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Consultation on AI Act implementation bill now open
The Dutch regulation implementing the EU AI Act has been published for online consultation on Rijksoverheid.nl. The consultation is open to all until 1 June 2026.
NDS Council to cease its activities with immediate effect
State Secretary Aerdts (EZK) has informed the House of Representatives that the NDS Council will be abolished immediately, citing the need for a wider network.
Dutch House of Representatives approves Cbw and Wwke
With the adoption of these legislative proposals, the Netherlands takes a vital step in strengthening both digital and physical resilience against growing threats.
Guidelines to help local councillors tackle online crime
The Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG) has launched a practical resource to help local councillors embed digital resilience in municipal policy.
Real-world example: autonomous digital workplace
Municipalities are exploring the potential of the autonomous digital workplace. This ‘Mijn Bureau’ case study demonstrates technical feasibility and key considerations.
GPT-NL preparing for next phase
Over 2 years since the launch of the GPT-NL project, significant progress has been made under the leadership of the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK).
Guide on Digitalisation Legislation for provinces
The IPO has published this guidance, providing provinces with an overview of the content, developments, timelines, and impact of legislation on digitalisation.
Pilot blocks more than 2 million phishing attempts
91% of cyberattacks start with phishing. Public and private partners have launched and tested the Anti-Phishing Shield pilot, which has proven quite effective.
Municipalities explore autonomous digital workplaces
4 municipalities and the VNG are participating in a Linux-based workplace pilot and the shared MijnBureau environment, aiming for digital autonomy.
New cabinet clear: NDS poised to move forward
The new cabinet is proceeding with the NDS under the same name. Priorities and plans were established on 1 April to serve as the foundation for further development.
How the NDS Cloud priority is driving collaboration
The NDS Cloud priority is taking steps with open dialogue sessions with various partners, including market parties, on design, architecture and procurement needs.
NDS reduces interventions from 4 to 3
2 interventions under the Netherlands Digitalisation Strategy have been merged, creating more clarity and coherence, particularly for those working on these topics.
