New Security Requirements for Government Contracts with Risks to National Security

New security requirements for government contracts involving risks to national security

From January 2026, new security requirements will apply to companies performing contracts for the Dutch government and police when risks to national security are involved. The General Security Requirements for Government Contracts (ABRO) provide more protection and clarity for companies. ABRO builds on existing security requirements used by the Ministry of Defence.

ABRO provides protection and clarity

ABRO ensures uniform security requirements for government contracts involving sensitive information, critical processes, or security risks.

This includes protection against threats such as:

(digital espionage)
cyberattacks
sabotage
leakage of confidential information

With uniform requirements, companies know what is expected of them, regardless of whether the contract comes from a ministry, an agency, or the police.

Who supervises ABRO?

The National Industrial Security Office is responsible for monitoring compliance with ABRO. This is a collaboration between the General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) and the Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD).

When will ABRO be implemented?

The Dutch government and police are preparing for implementation from early 2026. It is expected that other government organizations working with sensitive contracts will join later.