The Municipality of Wassenaar is investigating the discovery of archival documents in a container
This morning, the municipality of Wassenaar received reports that documents from the municipal archives were found in an open container near De Paauw City Hall during the cleanup of the archives. The municipality is taking these reports very seriously, has taken immediate action, secured the materials in question, and launched an investigation.
Based on initial findings, it appears that these are copies of documents containing public information that were accidentally placed in the wrong container. The original documents are still part of the archive. The municipality is currently investigating whether this involves only these documents or whether other documents are also affected.
Call to Residents
The municipality understands that the discovery of archival documents raises questions. That is precisely why the municipality is asking residents who have taken documents from the container in question or have otherwise come into possession of them to return them to the municipality.
Only by reviewing all the documents can we carefully determine which ones are involved and whether additional measures are needed. To return documents or share information, residents can contact 088-6549639.
The municipality is carefully investigating the circumstances of the incident and has taken measures to prevent it from happening again. Once the investigation is complete, the municipality will inform any individuals involved and the city council of the results.