The AIVD, the General Intelligence and Security Service of the Netherlands. A “secret service” on the internet – that may sound like a contradiction in terms, but it isn’t. The AIVD is not nearly as secretive as its predecessor, the BVD. In fact, the service tries to be as open as it can. For example, the annual report it publishes on its work and areas of interest is more detailed every year.
In some ways, though, the AIVD has to remain secret. That is why you will not find details of any sources of the information on this website, for instance, or the names of AIVD staff. The service can only talk about its work and methods in general terms, so this website cannot provide specific information about matters currently under investigation.
The AIVD’s role in national security
Many institutions in the Netherlands play a part in safeguarding
national security. What is the AIVD’s role in this system, and what
makes the service unique?
Developments abroad can also affect Dutch national security, of course. For this reason, the AIVD conducts investigations in other countries as well as the Netherlands. And that requires international co-operation. Operational information is shared with fellow services abroad in order to develop new insights together, which in turn strengthen national security at home.
The AIVD works intensively with local government, too, as part of its efforts to counter Islamic radicalism. It is important to realise that, whilst such radicalism certainly does not always lead to terrorism, it can in itself pose a threat to Dutch society. Even though they reject armed struggle, the isolationist, anti-Western attitudes of some groups of radical Muslims can still inflame ethnic tensions and cause social polarisation. Such ideological currents are growing and could eventually threaten the continuing existence of the democratic state.
To do this the "Piraten Partij" published several templates which can be used to request the AIVD record.
The AIVD is in the vanguard
The AIVD is very much in the vanguard of national security. It seeks to identify risks and threats as early as possible, before they become apparent. This is done by conducting in-depth investigations to gather intelligence material.A special relationship
The AIVD “enriches” the information collected and then shares it with a variety of other organisations. In particular, the service has a close and special relationship with police Regional Intelligence Units (RIDs). Their personnel can also be asked by the AIVD to gather intelligence material, and their local and regional knowledge is invaluable to the work of the service.Developments abroad can also affect Dutch national security, of course. For this reason, the AIVD conducts investigations in other countries as well as the Netherlands. And that requires international co-operation. Operational information is shared with fellow services abroad in order to develop new insights together, which in turn strengthen national security at home.
The AIVD works intensively with local government, too, as part of its efforts to counter Islamic radicalism. It is important to realise that, whilst such radicalism certainly does not always lead to terrorism, it can in itself pose a threat to Dutch society. Even though they reject armed struggle, the isolationist, anti-Western attitudes of some groups of radical Muslims can still inflame ethnic tensions and cause social polarisation. Such ideological currents are growing and could eventually threaten the continuing existence of the democratic state.
The AIVD monitors potential threats to people, property and services
The AIVD is also expected to have a clear picture of the interests against which a threat is directed. To do this, the service looks at things from a defensive perspective: where might the threat come from, where are the vulnerabilities and what is it about the subject that attracts danger? This enables it to assess the potential threats from the point of view of the possible target, which may be people, property or services vital to the national security interest. Based upon the information gathered in this way, other organisations can then act to safeguard the interests concerned from the threats and risks identified.The AIVD is not a police service
The AIVD investigates the underlying roots of risks and threats to national security. It has the access to information, the powers and the expertise to do this, but that is not the same as investigating criminal acts. The AIVD identifies threats and advises others, including policymakers and public officials at both the national and local levels, as to how they might act upon the information received. But it is then primarily up to them how they respond and what strategies they devise to counter any specific threat. Creating a resilient society is everybody’s responsibility, after all. Only if all concerned play their part will the Netherlands be a safer place.The AIVD spies on The Netherlands and it saves records
It is known to the Dutch population that the AIVD stores information about them - now the people in The Nethelrands have the right to demand their records that have been saved by the AIVD.To do this the "Piraten Partij" published several templates which can be used to request the AIVD record.
- http://hacknieuws.nl/Tools/het-opvragen-van-je-eigen-aivd-dossier/
- http://hacknieuws.nl/Tools/verzoek-kennisneming-persoonsgegevens-bij-de-...
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