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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 … -
Dutch Railways NS put rival railway undertaking Veolia at a disadvantage in regional tender process
Dutch Railways NS has violated the Dutch Railway Act by putting railway undertaking Veolia at a disadvantage in the tender process for the public-transport contract in the southern Dutch province of Limburg. This has been the conclusion of the Netherlands … -
ACM confirms dawn raids at Dutch Railways NS and its subsidiaries QBuzz/Abellio
Last week, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) conducted dawn raids at Dutch Railways NS, including its subsidiaries QBuzz/Abellio. These dawn raids were carried out as part of the investigation into possible abuse of dominance and … -
ACM imposes fine on Dutch telecom company KPN for insufficiently securing customer data
In December 2013, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) imposed a fine on Dutch telecom company KPN for insufficiently securing its customer information systems. Telecom providers are statutorily required to protect properly the … -
‘Free’ samples often end up costing consumers hundreds of euros
Did you agree to receiving a free sample of, for example, teeth whitening products, superfoods, weight-loss supplements or razor blades, but are you now involuntarily stuck with follow-up shipments that cost you hundreds of euros? Today, the Netherlands … -
Changes to the Dutch gas market
If less gas is extracted from the Groningen field, more gas needs to be imported from abroad. In order to make that imported gas fit for cooking and heating in Dutch households, nitrogen needs to be added to it. That process requires the construction of a … -
ACM imposes fine on Dutch company Lecturama for sending unsolicited follow-up shipments
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has imposed a fine of EUR 745,000 on Dutch hobby and collecting company Lecturama Uitgeverij for unfair commercial practices such as sending unsolicited follow-up shipments (a practice also known …