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Dutch Ministries Hit by Major Data Breach

April 11, 2025
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Dutch Ministries Hit by Major Data Breach

A major data breach has impacted several ministries in the Netherlands, including the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, and the Ministry of Climate Policy and Green Growth. The Dutch government confirmed the breach after initial reports by BNR sources. The exact cause and impact of the breach remain unclear, and other ministries may also be affected. The Ministry of the Interior has confirmed that the breach is being treated as a ‘privacy problem’ and is following official data breach procedures, involving the Dutch Data Protection Authority.

The Ministries of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy and Green Growth are also investigating the breach. Both ministries have announced that they are following the usual steps for such incidents. A spokesperson for the ministries confirmed that the investigation is ongoing, but the size and scope of the breach have not been determined yet. At this stage, the full impact on civil servants’ daily work and the wider ministry operations is still uncertain.

In accordance with Dutch law, the ministries must report the breach to the Dutch Data Protection Authority within 72 hours if personal data has been breached or processed unlawfully. However, no further details on the exact nature of the breach have been shared to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation. The authorities are focused on assessing the breach’s consequences and preventing further damage.

The Dutch government has assembled a dedicated team to investigate the breach thoroughly. Over the coming days, the exact scope of the breach will become clearer, and the ministries will outline the measures they are taking to prevent similar incidents in the future. This breach highlights the need for rapid and transparent action when handling data security issues.

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  • Major Data Breach Affects Multiple Dutch Ministries with Unclear Impact
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