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Lab that was hacked last year allowed to resume contribution to population screening

Lab that was hacked last year allowed to resume contribution to population screening

The Dutch laboratory Clinical Diagnostics has been cleared to resume participation in cervical cancer screenings following a successful upgrade of its data security. The facility was previously suspended after suffering a major cyberattack last year, as confirmed by Health Minister Sophie Hermans.

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Snapchat sued in the Netherlands: platform accused of being addictive and unsafe for children

Snapchat sued in the Netherlands: platform accused of being addictive and unsafe for children

Stichting Massaschade & Consument has filed a lawsuit against Snapchat, alleging that the platform's design is addictive and poses safety risks to children. The foundation claims the app encourages frequent use and fails to protect minors from predatory behavior, demanding that the company implement stricter safety measures.

Companies prefer AI over new recruits and are now facing a problem: Who will be the seniors of the future?

Companies prefer AI over new recruits and are now facing a problem: Who will be the seniors of the future?

Employers in the Netherlands are increasingly using AI to perform entry-level tasks, leading to a decline in hiring young professionals. Experts warn that this short-term strategy threatens the future workforce, as companies will lack the necessary pool of talent to eventually fill senior roles.

Power bank that exploded on KLM flight belonged to former director Camiel Eurlings

Power bank that exploded on KLM flight belonged to former director Camiel Eurlings

A power bank exploded on a KLM flight to Curaçao last Thursday, with reports indicating it belonged to former director Camiel Eurlings. KLM has declined to confirm the owner of the device citing privacy concerns.

Social media law makes it harder for children to lie about their age

Social media law makes it harder for children to lie about their age

The European Commission has introduced the EU Kids Act, a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing online safety for children by preventing them from accessing platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat before meeting age requirements. This new law seeks to make it more difficult for minors to misrepresent their age online.

Dutch childcare organization to recycle diapers on a large scale

Dutch childcare organization to recycle diapers on a large scale

The Dutch childcare organization Samenwerkende Kinderopvang is introducing a new service to collect and recycle diapers at more than 230 of its locations. This initiative aims to reduce the significant volume of non-recyclable waste caused by the estimated one billion diapers discarded annually in the Netherlands.