Netherlands: Parliamentary motion on measures to safeguard sovereignty, service continuity, and data protection in public sector cloud contracts (No. 26643-1321) was introduced to the House of Representatives

On 13 March 2025, a parliamentary motion on measures to safeguard sovereignty, service continuity, and data protection in public sector cloud contracts was introduced to the House of Representatives. The motion requests that the government take additional steps in response to the use of cloud service providers located outside the European Economic Area. The motion refers to providers that process government and personal data on behalf of Dutch public authorities. The motion further calls for coordinated action with the General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) and the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) to implement measures and improve enforcement of the national cloud policy. Furthermore, the motion requests that the government inform Parliament of the steps taken prior to the May 2025 recess. Parliamentary motions allow MPs to express views, request actions, or respond to specific issues, and while not legally binding, they often shape policy debates and government decisions.