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Privacy Top 10: What You Need to Know About Privacy Protection
Privacy experts within the Information Security and Privacy Protection Center (CIP) have developed the 'Privacy Top 10' factsheet. It outlines responsible and secure handling of data and information.
New Tool to Address Digital Threats to Municipalities
The Information Security Service of Dutch Municipalities (IBD) employs a new management tool to scan for vulnerabilities and digital threats to the IT infrastructure of municipalities.
Initial Outcomes from Knowledge Consolidation by Digital Regulators
The Digital Regulators Collaboration Platform have published its set joint principles for effective online information dissemination. Additionally, they have prepared guidelines for online child marketing.
EU Council Approves Law for Recognised ID Wallets
The revised eIDAS regulation establishes a framework that allows the use of nationally recognised ID wallets across Europe. This adds a third option for logging in across member states.
100th Organisation in the Algorithm Register
Waalwijk Municipality is the 100th organisation to publish algorithms in the Algorithm Register, helping to lay the groundwork for its further development. Read more to find out what this entails.
European Parliament Adopts the AI Act
The European Parliament approved the AI Act. This regulation establishes rules for the use of AI within the EU. AI presents numerous opportunities and benefits, such as for healthcare and more efficient production methods.
How to Handle Insider Threats?
The National Cyber Security Centre has released a publication on dealing with insider threats. The document is designed for government professionals seeking to address insider threats and those involved in establishing an insider risk policy.
Caribbean Students Granted BSN Upon Student Finance Application
This move simplifies online procedures, enabling them to arrange practical matters for their studies before departure, and to log in to websites of the Dutch government.
EU Council Adopts Interoperable Europe Act
This European regulation aims to improve collaboration and digital data exchange between public organisations across the EU, simplifying and accelerating the process for citizens and businesses to request services in the future.
Most Ransomware Victims Had No Backup in Place
The Melissa Project released the Ransomware Annual Report 2023, the focus of which were Dutch businesses and organisations with over 100 employees.
Handy Overview of European Digital Initiatives
Across Europe, there are various digitalisation initiatives that can be beneficial for decentralised government. Kenniscentrum Europa Decentraal (KED) has compiled a useful overview of these initiatives.
The New RijksAppStore Goes Live
The new RijksAppStore features all apps from the Central Government for and by government employees. This government-wide platform is an initiative by the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK).
