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Software & implementation IT solution: independent proof of concept before replacement tender ECLI:NL:RBZWB:2025:5147 Rechtbank Zeeland-West-Brabant · 05/08/2025 Software & implementation Software development: breach and repayment ECLI:NL:RBMNE:2025:2811 Rechtbank Midden-Nederland · 11/06/2025 IP & licensing Software, exclusive licensing and evidentiary seizure ECLI:NL:GHAMS:2025:447 Gerechtshof Amsterdam · 18/02/2025 Software & implementation Application management and development: breach, termination and damages ECLI:NL:RBAMS:2025:507 Rechtbank Amsterdam · 15/01/2025 Procurement & proportionality Software licences: disproportionate GDPR and liability requirements ECLI:NL:RBDHA:2025:241 Rechtbank Den Haag · 10/01/2025 Software & implementation Duty of care of a professional IT supplier ECLI:NL:GHSHE:2024:4059 Gerechtshof ’s-Hertogenbosch · 17/12/2024 Cyber & liability Damage from a hack: an organisation retains its own security responsibility ECLI:NL:RBNNE:2024:4317 Rechtbank Noord-Nederland · 06/11/2024 IP & licensing Software licence and interim relief ECLI:NL:GHDHA:2023:1029 Gerechtshof Den Haag · 06/06/2023 Procurement & proportionality Managed services: interpreting tender documents, GIBIT and SLA ECLI:NL:RBOVE:2023:1731 Rechtbank Overijssel · 17/05/2023 Procurement & proportionality Telecom tender: own capability or reliance on a subcontractor ECLI:NL:RBAMS:2022:3938 Rechtbank Amsterdam · 13/07/2022 Software & implementation Atos and VNG: termination and continuation of IT services ECLI:NL:GHDHA:2022:832 Gerechtshof Den Haag · 17/05/2022 Software & implementation Software development: payment, suspension and lawful termination ECLI:NL:GHARL:2022:512 Gerechtshof Arnhem-Leeuwarden · 25/01/2022 IP & licensing SaaS platform: access and continuity at termination ECLI:NL:RBROT:2021:7869 Rechtbank Rotterdam · 11/08/2021 Software & implementation Software development: minimum purchase, suspension and termination ECLI:NL:RBOVE:2021:3009 Rechtbank Overijssel · 07/07/2021 Procurement & proportionality IT tender: legal-protection clause and timely objection ECLI:NL:GHDHA:2021:890 Gerechtshof Den Haag · 18/05/2021 Procurement & proportionality IT framework: late complaint leads to loss of rights ECLI:NL:RBDHA:2020:10038 Rechtbank Den Haag · 08/10/2020 Software & implementation Ending a collaboration around IT projects ECLI:NL:GHSHE:2020:2176 Gerechtshof ’s-Hertogenbosch · 14/07/2020 Procurement & proportionality IT tender: the announced evaluation method must be followed ECLI:NL:RBMNE:2020:1839 Rechtbank Midden-Nederland · 20/05/2020 Software & implementation SAP implementation: delay, termination and liability cap ECLI:NL:RBAMS:2019:7832 Rechtbank Amsterdam · 16/10/2019 Procurement & proportionality IBM and UWV: a non-compliant IT tender submission ECLI:NL:RBAMS:2019:4899 Rechtbank Amsterdam · 10/07/2019 Procurement & proportionality IT tender: what does ‘operational’ mean? ECLI:NL:RBDHA:2018:15505 Rechtbank Den Haag · 21/12/2018 Procurement & proportionality Municipal IT collaboration: timely challenge of contracting choices ECLI:NL:RBOVE:2018:2311 Rechtbank Overijssel · 27/06/2018 Software & implementation Municipal core systems: continue service until transition ECLI:NL:RBNNE:2018:484 Rechtbank Noord-Nederland · 14/02/2018 Software & implementation Failed hospital IT project: termination and assessment of damages ECLI:NL:GHSHE:2016:3590 Gerechtshof ’s-Hertogenbosch · 09/08/2016 Software & implementation IT dispute: duty to complain and default determine the remedy ECLI:NL:RBAMS:2016:4111 Rechtbank Amsterdam · 29/06/2016
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IT solution: independent proof of concept before replacement tender Core rule An independent practical test can be decisive when client and supplier fundamentally disagree about production readiness.
Contract impact Design a neutral test protocol, objective acceptance criteria, data ownership and a decision path for remediation or replacement in advance.
Affected components PoC Acceptatie Deskundige Medewerking Vervanging
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Technical: XML REST integration, paging and a maximum of 10 requests per second. Editorial: verify IT relevance, ECLI, date and core rule for each judgment. Coverage: not all Dutch judgments are published yet; the judiciary is expanding coverage in stages. View Rechtspraak Open Data ↗ Developments in IT law What companies need to account for now. The largest shift is not one court case, but the combination of stricter digital regulation and courts increasingly requiring demonstrable evidence.
15.08.2026 Dutch Cybersecurity Act takes effect More than 8,000 organisations face registration, duty-of-care and reporting obligations. Governance, supplier ecosystems and demonstrable control become contractual topics.
Aquizzit action Bring scope, ecosystem parties, incident reporting and evidence obligations together in contracts and governance now.
Official source ↗ 02.08.2026 AI Act enters a new application phase Duties around roles, risk classification, documentation, transparency and supplier information increasingly affect AI procurement and use.
Aquizzit action Make role, risk level, data origin, human oversight and change obligations testable for every AI application.
Official source ↗ 12.09.2025 Data Act changes cloud and data contracts Data access, interoperability, switching and unfair contractual terms receive a more direct legal framework.
Aquizzit action Review exit fees, data portability, interfaces, lead times and cooperation during switching.
Official source ↗ 11.09.2026 CRA reporting duties are approaching Reporting obligations for actively exploited vulnerabilities and severe incidents will apply to products with digital elements.
Aquizzit action Contract for vulnerability disclosure, patch timelines, SBOM information and incident escalation.
Official source ↗ 28.06.2025 Digital accessibility is a supplier issue European accessibility rules apply to various digital products and services and may lead to supervision and fines.
Aquizzit action Make the standard, evidence, remediation period and regression testing part of requirements, acceptance and operations.
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What does this mean for your IT contract? Aquizzit connects legal developments with requirements, acceptance, evidence, governance and an executable supplier relationship.