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Request of enforcement by Bits of Freedom has been turned down
ACM has turned down the request of enforcement filed by Bits of Freedom. Bits of Freedom had asked ACM to take action against T-Mobile’s ‘Data-free music’ service. ACM has assessed that the service does not violate European rules on net neutrality: the … -
ACM and the Dutch DPA take action against StemWijzer.nl
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) and the Dutch Data Protection Authority (the Dutch DPA) have contacted the webmaster of StemWijzer.nl, a Dutch voting advice website, regarding the use of advertisement cookies and the security of … -
Consumers and businesses say what they want from ACM
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has asked consumers and businesses what they want ACM to do with regard to its most important topics in 2016 and 2017. Everyone was given the opportunity to respond to the ACM Agenda on the … -
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 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 … -
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 … -
Netherlands Public Broadcasting violates cookie rules
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has established that Netherlands Public Broadcasting (NPO) has violated the rules on storing cookies. When users visit various websites managed by NPO, NPO stores cookies on these users’ computers … -
Privacy checklist for smart meters helps consumers make more conscious choices
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM) today launched the privacy checklist, a tool to help consumers when selecting energy-saving services for smart meters. Earlier this year, ACM concluded that the introduction of the smart meter was … -
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 …