Category Archives: MIVD

Two Years Ago — Dutch Secret Services Wiretapped Lawyers and Journalists

Posted on April 3, 2019 by L

“There are also indications both agencies may have placed journalists under surveillance, thereby compromising their sources.” CTIVD — Oversight Committee for the Intelligence and Security Services April 3 2017 — The Dutch Oversight Committee for the Intelligence and Security Services … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Dutch Expand the Powers of Intelligence Agencies, Pass “Tapping Law”

Posted on July 13, 2018 by L

“Traditionally, Senate concerns itself with the quality of legislation, compliance with the constitution and international agreements, and the question whether citizens’ rights are upheld. The dragnet surveillance bill fails on all counts.” Bits of Freedom “Look at what Facebook, Google, … Continue reading →

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Dutch Pass ‘Tapping’ Law, Expand the Powers of Intelligence Agencies

Posted on July 13, 2017 by L

“Traditionally, Senate concerns itself with the quality of legislation, compliance with the constitution and international agreements, and the question whether citizens’ rights are upheld. The dragnet surveillance bill fails on all counts.” Bits of Freedom On Wednesday (July 12 2017), … Continue reading →

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Dutch Secret Services Wiretapped Lawyers and Journalists

Posted on April 3, 2017 by L

“There are also indications both agencies may have placed journalists under surveillance, thereby compromising their sources.” CTIVD — Oversight Committee for the Intelligence and Security Services The Dutch Oversight Committee for the Intelligence and Security Services has concluded that both … Continue reading →

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An Introduction to Dutch Intelligence Agencies

Posted on March 6, 2017 by L

“The situation in the Netherlands is different in at least two major aspects from many other countries. First, there is no institutional separation between domestic security and foreign intelligence as the two secret services combine both tasks. Second, the current … Continue reading →

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