The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has authorized the police to use drones to issue traffic fines for serious offenses, such as ignoring red crosses or driving on prohibited road markings. Authorities recently utilized this technology near the Coentunnel in Amsterdam, allowing officers to issue tickets based on license plate identification captured by drone footage.
Waternet is conducting an extensive investigation into a major pipe burst at Zuiderzeeweg in Amsterdam Noord that caused thousands of cubic meters of wastewater to enter the surface water. The inquiry focuses on the material properties of the pipe to prevent future incidents, while the utility also evaluates its own communication and technical response procedures.
The Dutch travel application Polarsteps, based in Amsterdam, is facing criticism for failing to adequately protect the private data of its 23 million users. Reports indicate that sensitive information, including home addresses, was left poorly secured.
The travel application Polarsteps experienced a security vulnerability that exposed the photos and location data of 23 million users. According to an investigation by Follow the Money, the Amsterdam-based company was aware of the data exposure for at least six months.
The Amsterdam city council is meeting at the Stopera to discuss critical local issues, including the significant budget overrun for the Oostbrug project and the management of datacenters. Debates will also cover the rising number of homeless individuals in the city and recent political controversies involving city council members.
Football club Ajax has confirmed that customer data, including names and addresses, was stolen during a hack at its logistics partner, CEVA. The club warned customers who ordered from their shop after January 1, 2024, to be alert for phishing attempts, though no payment details were compromised in the incident.
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