The Prospects and Implementation of 'Intelligent' Crime Control in the Netherlands

Digitalization has drastically changed our societies. Moreover, digitalization has sparked the effective use of data in crime control. This could, however, be potentially problematic.

Moniek Akerboom • April 01, 2019

The Privacy Illusion

The Dutch debate on the legal powers of intelligence services includes issues regarding privacy. But what do we exactly mean by privacy?

Liesbeth van der Heide • March 12, 2018

Living in a smart future

Smart devices and appliances may seem like the ultimate solution to automate simple tasks in the home and to track our behaviour, but is installing these technologies really that smart?

Tessa Oomen • March 05, 2018

The sky's the limit for non-lethal drone applications

As with other dual-use technologies, non-lethal drone applications are increasingly becoming both a cause for concern and an exciting area of development.

Megan Anderson • May 01, 2015

Debating cyber- surveillance

The important debate on the balance between privacy and security, in itself not new, does not seem to be progressing in a balanced fashion. Important issues are still not being addressed.

Sergei Boeke • June 16, 2014

Cyber Terrorism Today

Since its rise the Internet has been associated with being a perfect instrument for terrorism and politically motivated extremist groups. But authorities use the Internet as well. Which side benefits most from these technological advances?

André Hoogstrate • February 26, 2014

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