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ACM calls on consumers to protect their online privacy
Consumers say it is important that their privacy is also respected online. In practice however, they often appear to do little to protect their personal information such as their browsing behavior or phone contacts. Over the past few months, the … -
ACM imposes fine for violation of the spam prohibition
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has fined online-marketing firm Daisycon B.V. for its involvement in large-scale spam operations. Daisycon, as an affiliate network, was involved in the dispatch of over two billion unsolicited … -
Apple and Google no longer promote games as ‘free’
The risk of children making unwanted purchases when playing games has been reduced, thanks to adjustments made to the app stores of Apple (App Store) and Google (Google Play). This has been the result of actions taken by the Netherlands Authority for … -
Join the discussion about the ACM Agenda 2016-2017
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has announced the six themes that it will focus on over the next two years. These have thus been included in the 2016-2017 ACM Agenda. The six themes are: Healthy collaborations in health care … -
ACM launches awareness campaign called ‘Each app has its price’
Through its consumer information portal ConsuWijzer, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) today launched an awareness campaign called ‘Each app has its price’ (in Dutch: ‘Elke app heeft een prijs’). This campaign is aimed at raising … -
Market scan into online games
ACM looked into the online games market. This is a growth market populated by many young consumers. This group in particular is not always fully aware of the differences between virtual and real money, and of the implications of sharing personal … -
More attention needed for risks children face through online gaming
The online games market is a fast-growing market, populated by a predominantly young target audience. These characteristics, together with the blurring lines between real and virtual money, a relative lack of payment obstacles, and the sharing of personal … -
Frequently asked questions about the Dutch cookie act
Under the Dutch cookie act, websites are required to inform their visitors about and to ask them for their consent for storing or accessing cookies or other data on their computers, laptops or mobile phones. This requirement does not apply to cookies that … -
Consumers and businesses say what they want from ACM
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has asked consumers and businesses what they want ACM to do with regard to its most important topics in 2016 and 2017. Everyone was given the opportunity to respond to the ACM Agenda on the … -
Dutch regulators strengthen oversight of digital activities by intensifying cooperation
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM), the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP), the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), and the Dutch Media Authority (CvdM) will work together more closely in order to strengthen oversight …