The European Business Wallet (EBW) will become the digital identity for companies, allowing them to securely share data and digital attestations with governments and other organisations. The wallet builds on the European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI Wallet) but is specifically intended for legal entities and enterprises. With the EBW, companies can handle administrative processes, reporting, […]
With the report ‘Towards Resilient Virtualization’, the Dutch Central Government is taking a significant step toward a resilient and future-proof digital infrastructure. This initiative is driven by increasing risks surrounding virtualization software, including vendor lock-in, rising licensing costs, and geopolitical dependencies. The report advocates for collective architectural choices, the sharing of standards, and more intensive […]
AI-driven deepfakes represent a rapidly growing governance risk: criminals convincingly impersonate CEOs and other executives to extort millions in fraudulent payments. Well-known incidents at companies such as Arup, Ferrari, WPP, and LastPass demonstrate that even experienced professionals can become victims. Organizations must no longer base identity on voice or video alone, but on verification via […]
The US regulator FCC is considering introducing mandatory identification for prepaid phone users. This could mean the end of so-called ‘burner phones’. Telecommunications companies would be required to register names, addresses, and identification numbers before a SIM card can be activated. According to the FCC, this expansion of the Know-Your-Customer (KYC) requirement helps reduce the […]
According to researchers at the University of Amsterdam (UvA), it is legally possible to introduce a minimum age of fifteen in the Netherlands for ‘unsafe’ social media without waiting for European legislation. Other European countries, such as France and Spain, are already working on similar national bans. Nevertheless, the researchers recommend a joint European approach. […]
Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, is attempting to introduce the controversial ‘chat control’ via a remarkable detour. Although Parliament has repeatedly voted against the mass scanning of private messages, she has now directly requested EU member states to approve the rejected proposal regardless. Diplomats describe this unilateral step as “unprecedented.” The temporary legislation […]
According to the UWV, artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalization are causing a decline in the number of job opportunities within various professional groups. Because AI operates faster, it is increasingly taking over routine and partially creative tasks, such as writing, translation, and graphic design. As a result, linguistic and creative professions in particular are under […]
ABN Amro is phasing out the e.dentifier for private customers. From now on, they will log in via the banking app or a new USB security key. According to the bank, this proactive step is necessary to continue guaranteeing the long-term security of online banking. For customers without a suitable smartphone, the ten-euro USB key […]
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) warns that many municipalities struggle to implement CCTV surveillance in public spaces according to legal regulations. In particular, the mandatory balancing of interests between safety and the privacy of residents often proves to be insufficiently substantiated. According to the AP, the use of cameras is growing rapidly, while fundamental […]
A new scientific study suggests that advanced AI models can shorten the transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) from 5–15+ years to just 2–4 years. Due to AI, both defensive and offensive cyber capabilities are increasing more rapidly, growing the pressure on vulnerable systems. PQC migration is therefore no longer just an IT or compliance issue, […]