Here you can ask your question to the National Contact Point for Knowledge Security.

Please provide accurate information to the National Contact Point enabling us to  answer your specific question as quickly and accurately as possible. In the form below you will find further information about what we need. If we need additional information, we will contact you.
Please make sure that you do not send personal data from third parties to the Contact Point.

  • In case  you have a question about the Learning Community of the Knowledge Security Desk or a question about a (networking) event organized by the Knowledge Security Desk, please send an email to l.
  • Is there currently a knowledge security incident within your institution? Or do you have information about a person who poses a risk to knowledge security within your institution? Then we advise you to report this to the General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD).

Please read this information first:

  • The Contact Point only processes information that is necessary for the proper execution of its task: providing advice on knowledge security and national security, so that international cooperation can take place safely with a good balance between opportunities and risks and respect for academic values.
  • The Contact Point does not conduct research into people. We do not advise whether or not you can hire a person, or the risks that an individual poses. We can however advise on the risks of state actors or institutions with which a candidate is affiliated.
  • Therefore, do not send personal data to the Contact Point. This is not allowed. Be extra cautious if you have questions related to the appointment of individual researchers. This applies to both direct and indirect personal data.
    • Do not send direct personal data to the Contact Point . This is data that can easily determine the identity of a person because it is unique to a certain extent. For example, data such as name, address, e-mail address, telephone number, full CV, photo. See What are personal data? | Dutch Data Protection Authority.
    • Do not send indirect personal data either. This is data that can be traced back to a person in combination with other data, for example a combination of education in a certain period, educational institutions, scientific disciplines and specialisations.
    • Do not mention precise years in which a person is or was affiliated with a knowledge institution, company or other organisation. You can indicate whether this was recently (less than 5 years) or longer ago (more than 5 years).
  • You can provide information about:
    • Research area and professional groups, including the purpose of the research, TRL level, any vacancy text or other information that provides more insight into the specifications of the research, possible unethical acquisition of research data or possible military application(s). Publications are excluded from this.
    • Involved organisations/affiliations (also in the past). Names of (knowledge and research) institutions in the Netherlands or abroad. This may also include names of companies, laboratories, or other organizations that you believe are necessary in assessing the risk of your situation.
    • Funding (sources), such as scholarship programs and sponsorship.
    • Other information that you believe is necessary for a complete picture of potential risks.

Go to the contact form (in Dutch)