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Booking and Expedia inform consumers more clearly about their offers following action of European consumer authorities
Booking.com and the Expedia group have improved the presentation of the information for consumers regarding their offers on their websites. This has been the result of actions taken by EU consumer authorities.
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ACM fines debt collection agency Unitedcall for aggressive debt collection practices
ACM has fined debt collection agency Unitedcall for aggressive and unfair debt collection practices. Consumers were put under enormous pressure to pay bills immediately without having the ability to verify whether these bills were valid.
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ACM: Experiment of the Netherlands Bar involving lawyers with legal-protection insurance is a step in the right direction
Lawyers that are employed with legal-protection insurers are allowed to act for non-insured as well. This has been announced by the Netherlands Bar (NOvA). ACM believes this experiment is a step in the right direction towards more opportunities for new types of services offered by lawyers.
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ACM launches a study into the functioning of algorithms in practice
In collaboration with Muziekweb, ACM launches a trial in which it seeks to find out how it can monitor in practice the functioning of algorithms that businesses use.
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Apple informs consumers about the data use of apps following call from regulators worldwide
Starting today, Apple will indicate in its App Store what personal data each app uses. Consumers will be able to take this information into consideration when choosing apps.
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Better information about updates when purchasing a smart device
ACM has urged trade associations of sellers (online and offline) and producers to remind their members of their obligation to provide correct information about software updates on smart devices. The trade associations have responded to this call, and have informed their members accordingly.
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ACM launches an investigation into users’ freedom of choice regarding payment apps on smartphones
ACM has launched an investigation into payment apps’ access to Near-Field Communication (NFC) in smartphones, among other devices.
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ACM imposes fines on four construction firms for illegal arrangements in tender processes in Amsterdam
ACM has imposed fines, totaling 330,000 euros, on four construction companies for concluding illegal arrangements in three tender processes in the civil-engineering sector in the municipality of Amsterdam.
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Big Tech and the Dutch payment market: tightening of rules needed to maintain a level playing field
Big Tech companies must ensure that their platforms or devices are suitable for different providers of payment services. ACM argues in favor of a level playing field for all providers of payment services.
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ACM clears acquisition of northern newspapers by media company Mediahuis
ACM has cleared the acquisition of publisher NDC mediagroep by Mediahuis. NDC is a relatively small competitor on the newspaper market. Sufficient competition will remain between the different national and regional newspapers, as well as on the advertising market.