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Study into oversight of algorithmic applications
This position paper is a starting point from which the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) wishes to develop its oversight of algorithmic applications further. It offers general guidance for investigations into violations in which … -
Following an EU action, WhatsApp will, going forward, provide clear information about changes to its terms of service
Going forward, WhatsApp will inform its users clearly about any changes that it will implement to its terms of service. WhatsApp will inform users on what those changes entail, and it will explain to them what the effects of those changes are. In … -
ACM will actively enforce compliance with the new cookie rules
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) will actively enforce the new cookie rules, which came into force today. The new cookie rules mandate that users must give their consent in advance for the storage of cookies on their computers or … -
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 … -
Collaboration between CBP and OPTA for the purposes of regulating the telecommunications sector
Mr J. Kohnstamm and Mr J.C. Arnbak, of the Dutch Data Protection Authority and the Independent Post and Telecommunications Authority (OPTA) respectively, have signed a collaboration protocol to structure the regulation of the protection of personal data … -
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” …