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ACM: changes to consumer law should protect people better
The increase in the number of independent contractors as well as the evolution of the digital economy call for a new impetus to consumer protection law. That is why the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is calling for changes to laws … -
Energy supplier Robin Energie’s fine has been lowered
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has imposed a fine of 75,000 euros on energy supplier Robin Energie. ACM had already imposed the fine prior to Robin Energie’s bankruptcy, and had lowered the fine (still outstanding) from 250,000 … -
Facebook has adjusted its terms and conditions in favor of consumers
Facebook has adjusted its terms and conditions in favor of consumers. These adjustments have to be implemented by late-June at the latest. This is the outcome of a collective action taken by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) and … -
ACM launches investigation into abuse of dominance by Apple in its App Store
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) will investigate whether Apple abuses the position it has attained with its App Store. ACM will do so following indications that ACM has received from other app providers over the course of its … -
ACM clears the grid connection of the Wieringermeer wind farm
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has given TenneT, the Dutch transmission system operator for electricity, permission to connect the Wieringermeer wind farm located in the Dutch province of North Holland to its grid. This wind … -
ACM launches market study into fiber-optic roll-out in the Netherlands
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) wishes to gain more insight into how telecom providers and investors determine where to roll out fiber-optic, and into the kinds of problems they face in that process. That is why ACM has launched … -
ACM to Ministry of Economic Affairs: set caps on mobile frequencies to maintain competition
A balanced allocation of available frequencies is necessary in order to maintain sufficient competition on the Dutch mobile telephony market. That is one of the conclusions of the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) in its …