On November 1, 2016, the Dutch government submitted a proposal (source document in Dutch) to update legislation regarding intelligence and security services in response to technological developments in the area of telecommunications, Wi-Fi networks, and the use of messaging apps. The intelligence and security services will be monitored by an independent commission. According to the Dutch government, a privacy impact assessment was prepared during the preparation of the proposal, and feedback was incorporated accordingly.

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