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Dutch Spy Agencies Powers Expansion

Coverage of the Dutch government's draft law granting new powers to AIVD and MIVD to track and disrupt foreign adversaries.

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Dutch Spy Agencies Get New Powers to Track Foreign Adversaries: What Expats Need to Know

The Dutch cabinet has proposed a draft law granting the AIVD and MIVD broader powers to track foreign adversaries without prior approval, citing increased threats. The law would force platforms and banks to share data, and includes a state-of-emergency provision. For expats, this means potential shifts in privacy and data handling, with oversight through a post-hoc watchdog.

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