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Security
The University aims to ensure a safe and secure (digital) environment. We all share the responsibility for protecting information, ourselves and the University. We encourage you to find out about safe working practices, a safe work environment and secure management of sensitive information. .

Security Management and maintenance
All university locations and buildings are monitored and fitted with cameras. Read on to find out where to get advice about security for a building, person or event that may be at higher risk.

Information security and privacy
The University wants to be able to ensure a secure (digital) environment. Protecting information is the responsibility of all of us. Protect your and your colleagues' work by using secure tools and safe practices. Keep reading to find out how to handle information securely.

Privacy and security officers Helpdesks and contact
You can contact the privacy or security officers with questions about privacy or data security.

Taxes and social security International staff
When moving to the Netherlands, it is important to know whether you are considered resident tax payer or non-resident. Both residents and non-residents are taxed on their taxable income. A number of criteria help determine your status as resident or non-resident.

Social security and insurances
As an employee of Leiden University, you are eligible to take out various insurance (schemes) at an attractive discount. On this page, you will also find more information about pension and unemployment.

Frequently asked questions about privacy and security Information security and privacy
Veelgestelde vragen privacy en security

Online training courses in privacy and security Course
ICT

Privacy and security policy documents

Check it: work privacy and security smart
We can all do our bit to keep our information and personal data safe. It’s easier than you think and is often about the small things. Working privacy and security smart means protecting your own data and that of your colleagues. Want to know how best to go about that? Check it out here!

Webinar: Check it: work privacy and security smart Event - 5 November 2024
Webinar

Tim Wuisman Tutor Bachelor Security Studies
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs

Joeri Lammerts Student ambassador of MSc Crisis and Security Management, specialisation Intelligence
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs

Bibi van den Berg Professor Cybersecurity Governance
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs

Joachim Koops Professor of Security
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs

Dennis Broeders Professor Global Security and Technology
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs

Online security: be vigilant with free services Announcement - 31 May 2023
ICT

Cybersecurity month: Follow good information security practices Announcement - 24 October 2022

Dozens of security measures for academics News - 24 June 2024
Between November 2022 and December 2023, 45 one-off and 14 structural security measures were taken for academics or university staff. This is what it says in the External Intimidation, Hatred and Threats against Academics Monitor published by the Universities of the Netherlands (UNL), the Dutch Research…

Update and reminder: Call for proposals Social Resilience & Security programme News - 4 October 2022
On behalf of the interdisciplinary programme Social Resilience & Security, we would like to remind you of the call for proposals for seed funding (up to €4.000) to boost interdisciplinary research.