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Join the discussion about the ACM Agenda 2016-2017
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has announced the six themes that it will focus on over the next two years. These have thus been included in the 2016-2017 ACM Agenda. The six themes are: Healthy collaborations in health care … -
Apple and Google no longer promote games as ‘free’
The risk of children making unwanted purchases when playing games has been reduced, thanks to adjustments made to the app stores of Apple (App Store) and Google (Google Play). This has been the result of actions taken by the Netherlands Authority for … -
ACM launches awareness campaign called ‘Each app has its price’
Through its consumer information portal ConsuWijzer, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) today launched an awareness campaign called ‘Each app has its price’ (in Dutch: ‘Elke app heeft een prijs’). This campaign is aimed at raising … -
ACM imposes fine for violation of the spam prohibition
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has fined online-marketing firm Daisycon B.V. for its involvement in large-scale spam operations. Daisycon, as an affiliate network, was involved in the dispatch of over two billion unsolicited … -
Frequently asked questions about the Dutch cookie act
Under the Dutch cookie act, websites are required to inform their visitors about and to ask them for their consent for storing or accessing cookies or other data on their computers, laptops or mobile phones. This requirement does not apply to cookies that … -
Market scan into online games
ACM looked into the online games market. This is a growth market populated by many young consumers. This group in particular is not always fully aware of the differences between virtual and real money, and of the implications of sharing personal … -
More attention needed for risks children face through online gaming
The online games market is a fast-growing market, populated by a predominantly young target audience. These characteristics, together with the blurring lines between real and virtual money, a relative lack of payment obstacles, and the sharing of personal … -
Key Priorities for 2013 of the Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets
These are the ACM’s key priorities for 2013. The key priorities have been based on the ACM’s market outlook and its strategy (draft version). Given its widely diverse fields, combined with its limited resources, ACM has to make choices about what market … -
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets: consumers are central
‘Consumers are central in our oversight,’ says Chris Fonteijn, Chairman of the Board of the Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM), at the press conference marking the launch of the new regulator. Mr. Fonteijn continues: ‘This principle … -
ISP’s urged to inform consumers better about internet safety
OPTA, the Dutch Post and Telecommunications Authority, wants internet service providers (ISP's) to improve their consumer information on internet safety. To the average internet user it is not always transparent how they can protect themselves against …