Dutch Knowledge Security Screening Bill: Open Scientific Collaboration At Risk?

Dutch Knowledge Security Screening Bill: Open Scientific Collaboration At Risk?

Last Monday, the Dutch government released a draft version of the Knowledge Security Screening Bill for public consultation. The legislative proposal introduces mandatory security screenings for researchers and students who wish to work in fields deemed sensitive to national security, such as generative AI. According to the official Dutch government website, the bill aims to prevent sensitive knowledge from falling into foreign hands, as attempt…