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When gamification backfires

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When a points system becomes more important than honest reporting, you lose exactly what you wanted to protect. A summary of a Dutch article by Alain Rees on when gamification helps awareness, and when it backfires.

Why this article exists

This article was originally published in Dutch as part of a weekly series by Alain Rees. The full content is preserved in the original language to maintain voice and accuracy of the Dutch security awareness market context.

For English-speaking readers we provide the summary above. The full Dutch text is one click away, and most automatic translation tools handle the content well.

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FAQ

Is the full article available in English?

Not at the moment. The original is in Dutch; the link above leads to the canonical NL text.

Why is the content kept in Dutch?

The piece references Dutch market specifics (Cbw, NEN 7510, Dutch organisational culture) where Dutch terminology is canonical.

External source: NCSC - Awareness resources

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