Dutch watchdog orders bulk datasets held by intelligence services to be deleted
The Complaints Department of CTIVD has used its binding authority for the first time. Though the Dutch secret services are now compelled to delete unlawfully held data, weaknesses of the oversight system are evident.
Update on the Dutch “Dragnet-Act”: One step forward, two steps back?
A second Amendment Proposal prepared by the government is feared to fundamentally threaten effective oversight.
Casual attitude in intelligence sharing is troubling
The Dutch secret services share data with foreign services far too easily. Better legal and internal safeguards are essential.