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ACM issues warning against online stores that deliver products directly from abroad
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has issued a warning against online stores Bestie on the move (www.bestieonthemovie.nl) and Van Halen mode (www.vanhalenmode.nl). ACM has received dozens of reports from consumers about long … -
Blog Paul de Bijl: Corporate responsibility goes further than merely not violating the law
Regulation as a delegated responsibility Last year, the Digital Markets Act (DMA) came into force, and on February 17, the Digital Services Act (DSA) went fully in effect, too. The DMA imposes obligations to prevent all-powerful 'gatekeepers' – Alphabet … -
ACM to require private networks to help utilize the public grid better
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) will require private networks to help with reducing the burden on the public grid during peak moments. Until now, this requirement had only applied to users that are directly connected to the … -
ACM calls on online businesses to check carefully what new DSA rules they must comply with
On 17 February 2024, new rules for providers of online services will come into effect. Starting that date, such providers must comply with the Digital Services Act (DSA), which is the European regulation that seeks to ensure a safe, predictable, and … -
ACM launches investigation into an online platform
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has launched an investigation into an online platform following reports that this platform gives preferential treatment to itself and to certain business users. As part of its investigation, ACM … -
ACM: Loek Warmte (previously Vestia) has taken measures to solve the problems surrounding its heat network
Dutch heat supplier Loek Warmte (previously operating under the name Vestia Energie) has taken measures to ensure that its heat network in Duindorp, a district in the Dutch city of The Hague, functions properly. In 2022, the Netherlands Authority for … -
ACM: fixed energy contracts are making a comeback
More than half of Dutch households once again have contracts with fixed prices for the delivery of natural gas and electricity. This has been revealed by the Monitor on the consumer energy market of the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets … -
Performance evaluation shows minor differences between municipal public transport companies in the three largest Dutch cities
The three municipal public transport companies in the three major cities of Netherlands (GVB in Amsterdam, RET in Rotterdam, and HTM in The Hague) differ little in their performances in 2022 in terms of cost effectiveness and quality, among other … -
Telecom companies withdraw their complaint about broadcasting rights for Eredivisie football matches following ACM’s interim opinion
A consortium of four Dutch telecom companies, consisting of Delta Fiber, KPN, Odido, and VodafoneZiggo, has withdrawn its complaint filed with the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) about obtaining the broadcasting rights for football … -
ACM appoints members to its newly created Advisory Board
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has appointed four members to its newly created Advisory Board: Jeroen Kremers as chair and Ton de Jong, Rafik Majiti, and Pauline Meurs as members. These appointments will take effect on February …