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Joint ruling OPTA-CBP concerning 'Tell a friend' systems on websites
'Tell-a friend' systems on websites are conditionally allowed and in those cases will not be considered spam or a breach of the Dutch Data Protection Act. OPTA and the Dutch Data Protection Authority (CBP) have issued a joint issue on the matter. In this … -
OPTA imposes fine of over 100,000 EUR on distributors MSN worm
OPTA, the Dutch Independent Post and Telecommunications Authority, today imposed fines amounting to more than 100,000 euros on two distributors of adware and spyware through Windows Live Messenger, better known as MSN. These individuals unlawfully … -
OPTA: Fine of EUR 1 million for distributing undesired software
22 million computers infected with DollarRevenue software The OPTA Commission has imposed a fine totalling EUR 1 million on three Dutch enterprises and their two directors, because they installed software on more than 22 million computers belonging to … -
OPTA and KLPD join forces in the battle against cybercrime
On 18 September Remmert Heuff (the acting head of the Dienst Nationale Recherche [National Criminal Investigations Department]) and Chris Fonteijn (the chairman of OPTA [Independent Post and Telecommunications Authority of the Netherlands]) signed a … -
OPTA imposes sanctions in order to halt cybercrime
Enterprisers must cease illegal advertising on the Internet The Commission of the Dutch Independent Post and Telecommunications Authority (OPTA) has imposed three conditional penalties on two enterprisers to ensure that they cease distributing unsolicited … -
First year’s fight against spam yields positive results: Growing collaboration with American regulator
The Commission of OPTA, the Independent Post and Telecommunications Authority, is satisfied with the results of its efforts to combat spam. Jens Arnbak, the OPTA Commission Chairman, says that ‘the results of our first year of fighting spam are positive, … -
Cooperation procedure for complaint information about spam
Various national authorities concluded a cooperation procedure for exchanging information and intelligence about spam complaints. This procedure has been drawn up in connection with the enforcement of Article 13 of the Privacy and Electronic Communication …