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Netherlands Criminal Code expands digital espionage penalties

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The Netherlands expanded its criminal law to punish digital espionage, creating new legal risk for sensitive leaks or foreign-government spying that can seriously harm Dutch interests. The update took effect on May 15, 2025 and broadens coverage beyond traditional espionage.

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About this happening: **Dutch prosecutors** said **three 17-year-old men** in the **Netherlands** are suspected of providing services to a **foreign government**, with one allegedly in contact with a h...

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  1. 17.10.2025 17:45 1 articles · 7mo ago

    Digital espionage penalties take effect in the Netherlands

    Legal Policy Action Update

    The Netherlands Criminal Code took effect with an expansion of penalties to include digital espionage, covering sensitive information leaked to a foreign government and espionage for a foreign government that can seriously harm Dutch interests.

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  2. 17.10.2025 17:45 2 articles · 7mo ago

    Dutch authorities publicly describe the digital espionage penalties

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    On October 17, Dutch authorities described the Netherlands Criminal Code update effective since May 15, 2025 as extending penalties to digital espionage, with a maximum prison sentence of eight years and up to 12 years when the situation is serious and results in death.

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