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Administrators Discuss Approach to Life Events
On 7 May 2024, administrators took significant steps within the Inter-Administrative Consultation on Life Events to ensure that information and services for these events better meet people's needs.
How Aware and Knowledgeable Are You of AI?
The A+O Fund Rijk has recently incorporated AI into its self-assessment for 21st-century skills. Read more to find out how this tool enables you to evaluate your modern skills, including AI.
Implementation Starter Kit for the Single Digital Gateway
The Association of Dutch Municipalities (VNG) has developed a starter kit to assist municipalities and suppliers with the implementation of the Single Digital Gateway regulation.
Cybercheck Handbook for Supply Chain Risk
Cybercheck provides organisations with guidance on mapping out their supply chains to identify potential cyber-attack or espionage risks. The handbook is a collaborative effort by AIVD, NCSC, NCTV, and CIO Rijk.
Improving Digital Skills in the Netherlands
Research has shown that there is room for improvement in digital skills and knowledge among the Dutch population. Following this study, ASCoR and BZK have initiated a new project to monitor trends in digital competencies.
Advancements in the Dutch ID Wallet
A preliminary working version of the Dutch ID wallet was recently released. Once government-recognised, citizens and businesses will be able to conduct digital transactions in the Netherlands and other EU member states.
New EU Recommendation on Post-Quantum Cryptography
Recently, the European Commission made a recommendation to transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography. It aims to eliminate the vulnerabilities of current asymmetric cryptography.
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.
