On February 4, the Digitalisation Committee will hold an introductory meeting with representatives from various digital supervisory authorities, the Court of Audit, and local governments. This public meeting will address a wide range of topics related to oversight in the digital sector and value-driven, cost-efficient digitalization in government.
The Digitalisation Committee aims to review (legislative) proposals with a digitalisation component for legality, feasibility, and enforceability. It also focuses on safeguarding public values and fundamental rights in the deployment and development of new information technology in society and government.
The meeting consists of two blocks. Each block starts with a brief introduction by the invited speakers, presenting the societal challenges related to technological developments and the role of the Senate as a co-legislator. Afterwards, members of the Senate have the opportunity to ask questions and exchange ideas.
Block 1 – Supervision and Control (18.00 to 19.15 hrs)
Authority for Consumers and Markets – Manon Leijten
Data Protection Authority – Aleid Wolfsen and Sven Stevenson
European Data Protection Supervisor – Brendan van Alsenoy
Court of Audit – Ewout Irrgang
Block 2 – Local Governments (19.25 to 20.30 hrs)
Association of Water Boards – Vincent Lokin
Interprovincial Consultation – Saskia Boelema
Association of Dutch Municipalities – Peter Snijders
The expert meeting will be held on February 4 from 18.00 to 20.30 hrs.
You can watch live via this link. Here you will also find the agenda and supporting documents.