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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 and CBP issue joint ruling on 'Tell a friend' systems on websites
“Tell-a-friend” systems are allowed on websites subject to conditions. Independent Post and Telecommunications Authority of the Netherlands (OPTA) and the Dutch Data Protection Authority (CBP) announced this today in the form of a ruling. “Tell a friend” … -
ACM to appeal Court’s ruling against use of wiretap data
The District Court of Rotterdam has prohibited the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) in two cases from using data obtained through wiretaps, which ACM had been provided by the Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM). In the Court’s … -
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 … -
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 … -
Introduction of smart meter is progressing well
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is of the opinion that the introduction of the smart meter (digital meter) is progressing well. ACM has come to this conclusion in its report on the small-scale rollout of the digital energy meters …