Security Concerns Raised Over Leaked Personal Data by Government Officials

By Netvora Tech News

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A shocking discovery has sparked concerns over the safety of personal data in the Netherlands. A government official is accused of leaking sensitive information to criminals, including addresses and identification data of Dutch citizens. The official, an administrative worker, allegedly accessed multiple systems, including the national register of inhabitants, and provided the information to criminal contacts in exchange for payment.

The investigation, led by the Public Prosecution Service (OM), suggests that the official may have been aware that the leaked information was used to commit serious crimes. The OM is also investigating whether the official was involved in these crimes, and whether there were any other government officials complicit in the leak.

Parliamentary Questions

GreenLeft-PvdA member of parliament, Mutluer, has submitted parliamentary questions to Minister Van Weel of Justice and Security, demanding answers on the leak and the government's response to it. "Do you share the concerns that sensitive information, such as addresses, driver's license data, and vehicle registration numbers, which government officials have access to, can end up in the hands of organized crime, with serious consequences for public safety?" Mutluer asked.

Mutluer also wants to know what role the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) plays in cases where government information is shared with criminal entities. He has asked whether the government takes a proactive approach to addressing this issue, and if so, how often and in what ways.

Concerns Over System Vulnerabilities

Mutluer has also expressed concerns over the vulnerability of municipal systems to misuse by government officials. He has asked the minister to collaborate with the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG) to assess the extent of this vulnerability, particularly in light of increasing undermining and infiltration by organized crime.

The minister has three weeks to respond to the parliamentary questions.