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ACM supports Dutch cabinet’s call for additional regulatory tools regarding online platforms
ACM published a discussion paper about additional regulatory tools regarding online platforms.
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InSight 2019 – Consumer protection in a changing society
InSight is ACM’s annual statement with recommendations to the Dutch legislature. As the digital economy continues to evolve, and the number of independent contractors keeps on rising in all segments of the job market, consumer protection is in need of a new impetus.
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Guide on Rail-related services and service facilities
From 1 June 2019, new additional rules will apply to operators of rail-related services and service facilities. To promote the implementation of these rules, ACM in December 2018 issued a guide.
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5G and the Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets
This paper covers regulation and the regulator’s role with regard to 5G. ACM will discuss these topics with relevant market participants.
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European consumer authorities demand transparent prices and fair terms and conditions from Airbnb
The joint European consumer authorities want Airbnb to state clearly its prices and to stop using unfair general terms and conditions.
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ACM symposium on cartels, fines, and consumer damages
ACM held a symposium on the latest scientific studies into cartels, fines, and consumer damages.
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Lower drug prices do not necessarily stand in the way of innovation
This opinion piece was published in Dutch financial newspaper het Financieele Dagblad on 8 May 2018.
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Lower drug prices can improve innovation
Drug prices can be too high, namely when the price exceeds the value of the drug to society.
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Insight 2018
Digitalization offers great opportunities and benefits for consumers and businesses. However, there are also risks of abuses of market power or potentially negative effects brought on by sophisticated software used on websites.
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ACM position paper for roundtable discussion of the Standing Committee on Finance
In this position paper, ACM explains its regulatory tasks, and indicates what priorities it sees in consumer protection with regard to cryptocurrencies and ICOs.