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EDIC Digital Commons launches first projects
The first project focuses on open-source components and a tech fund, enabling member states to collectively strengthen European digital infrastructure and alignment.
NDS Cloud: Open Dialogue Report
Recently, 3 dialogue sessions were held to gather market insights into what constitutes a sovereign cloud service and how parties should collaborate to achieve it.
Open Publishing decision tool fully renewed
The renewed Open Publishing decision tool helps with selecting the appropriate file formats for accessible, reusable, and vendor-neutral government information.
Template accessibility statement adopted
Government organisations must update their accessibility statements by 1 October to comply with the new template. Failure to do so means non-compliance with the law.
Update on ITGC framework for practical IT governance insights
The Audit Service of the Kingdom (Auditdienst Rijk) has introduced an updated IT General Controls (ITGC) framework aligned with BIO2, centred on risk management.
Presentation of Rules as Code action plan
The multi-year action plan is intended to guide the further development, cooperation and scaling up of machine-readable regulations in Europe over the coming years.
New guidance tool for government cloud procurement
This new assessment tool, created by DICTU, evaluates the degree of control, independence, and trustworthiness of cloud solutions against objective criteria.
3 data-sharing standards now mandatory for government
The standards in question, NL-SBB, NL GOV CloudEvents, and FSC, are added to the ‘comply or explain’ list, further boosting the Generic Digital Infrastructure (GDI).
BIO2 version 1.3 available for all government tiers
BIO2 version 1.3 replaces earlier editions and aligns more closely with the Cyberbeveiligingswet (Cbw), which implements the NIS2 Directive into Dutch law.
8 pilots to strengthen municipal delivery capability
The pilots receive funding to make their solutions suitable for practical use. This way, well over 100 municipalities can reuse them by the end of 2026.
AI model GPT-NL to start trial with virtual assistant Gem
ICTU, 27 local councils, and TNO are the first to trial GPT-NL for the virtual assistant Gem. One of their objectives is to enhance public service delivery.
OBDO establishes Federated Data System Agreement Framework
This lays the foundation for providers within the Federated Data System and marks a major step towards responsible, standardised data sharing across government.
