The blog post highlights the risks of outsourcing critical IT services to private companies and advocates for stronger government oversight and potential alternatives like a government-owned cloud company.
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The article discusses concerns about data privacy and surveillance, particularly regarding the Dutch tax authority's data being stored on American servers. It highlights the implications of the CLOUD Act and U.S. surveillance laws...
In this lecture, Bert Hubert discusses the intersection of science, technology, and national security, emphasizing the role of universities in military innovations. He argues that while universities contribute to foundational rese...
The DC EDIC launch underscored Europe's need for digital autonomy, with Bert Hubert advocating for digital commons and government leadership in technology solutions.
Organizations critically reliant on American cloud services could cause societal disruption if interrupted, especially under potential sanctions against the Netherlands or the EU.
Europe's cloud situation in 2025 shows progress towards digital sovereignty, but entrenched reliance on US providers and procurement challenges hinder substantial change.
De belastingdienst's plan om BTW-software uit te besteden aan een Amerikaans bedrijf roept zorgen op over controle en afhankelijkheid van externe leveranciers.
Barbara Kathmann, a candidate from GroenLinks-PvdA, was re-elected to the Dutch parliament with preferential votes, largely attributed to the NerdVote.nl campaign. The campaign aimed to support candidates who advocate for independ...
The article provides a detailed explanation of the complexities involved in the Dutch electoral process, particularly focusing on the distribution of seats in the Tweede Kamer (House of Representatives) during elections. It outlin...
Bert Hubert recommends several candidates for the municipal elections, highlighting their commitment to digital autonomy and urging readers to participate in the voting process.
De uitbesteding van het BTW-systeem aan een Amerikaans bedrijf leidt tot zorgen over controle en veiligheid van belastinggegevens.
De blogpost bespreekt de uitdagingen en kansen van de digitale plannen van de Nederlandse overheid, met een focus op digitale autonomie en de strijd tegen Amerikaanse afhankelijkheid.
The coalition agreement outlines ambitious plans for digital autonomy and cybersecurity in the Netherlands, emphasizing the need for a Dutch Digital Service and improved recognition for IT professionals.
Europe must enhance its digital autonomy by moving away from US cloud dependency and leveraging local IT capabilities to ensure data sovereignty and security.
The post examines the corporate culture of blame in software procurement and the challenges European cloud providers face in competing with established giants like AWS and Microsoft.
A National Agency for Disruptive Innovation in the Netherlands is essential for fostering groundbreaking technologies, learning from successful models in Germany and the U.S.
The blog post discusses insights from a conference organized by Microsoft on EU law enforcement policies, highlighting the disconnect between European policymakers and the current state of the US government and legal system. It em...
The post discusses the current state of Cloud Kootwijk, a proposed government cloud initiative in the Netherlands, and its connection to upcoming elections. It highlights concerns over the Dutch government's reliance on American t...
The post explains challenges with std::basic_string<uint8_t> in C++ and the need for developers to adjust their code following changes in LLVM regarding std::char_traits.
The post addresses the challenges of making Dutch parliamentary documents more accessible and the slow pace of innovation in governance.
The blog post updates on a significant roundtable in the Dutch Parliament discussing digital dependency and the influence of American tech, highlighting key moments and media coverage.
OpenTK has introduced several enhancements, including clickable links for documents, improved question displays, and alerts for responses, streamlining user experience and research.
Bert Hubert discusses his political candidacy, recent award for privacy advocacy, and concerns over outsourcing VAT administration to an American firm, emphasizing digital autonomy.
A comprehensive schedule of upcoming talks by Bert Hubert on digital autonomy and related themes from 2024 to 2026.