The Dutch Data Protection Authority has imposed a 525,000 EUR fine on Locatefamily.com for failure to comply with the obligation imposed under Article 27 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation to appoint a representative in the EU.
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Dutch Regulator Fines Booking.com 475,000 Euros for Late Breach Reporting
On March 31, 2021, the Dutch Data Protection Authority, announced a fine of 475,000 Euros for Dutch headquartered online travel agency Booking.com for failure to report a data breach within 72 hours of becoming aware of the incident in 2019.
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Dutch Court Overturns DPA Fine on Legitimate Interest Legal Basis
On November 23, 2020, the Dutch District Court of Midden-Nederland determined that the concept of a legitimate interest for processing is broader than simply being an interest derived from law, overturning a fine by the Dutch data protection authority.
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Dutch “Data Pro Code” Approved
On August 27, 2020, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, the “Dutch DPA”) announced it approved the “Data Pro Code,” a code of conduct drafted by industry association NLdigital (the “Code”). This Code is the first code of conduct approved by the Dutch DPA under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”). Adhering to the Code will help organizations active in the Information and Communications Technology sector comply with their obligations under the GDPR. The Code includes, among other things, a series of practical GDPR compliance tools, such as the “Data Pro Statement” that companies may use to inform potential customers of the data protection safeguards they have in place.
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Dutch DPA Fines Dutch Credit Registration Bureau 830,000 Euros for Non-Compliance with Data Subject Rights
On July 6, 2020, the Dutch Data Protection Authority imposed a 830,000 euro fine on the Dutch Credit Registration Bureau for non-compliance with Articles 12 (2) and 12 (5) of the EU General Data Protection Regulation between May 2018 and March 2019. …
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Dutch DPA Releases 2019 Annual Report
On July 1, 2020, the Dutch Data Protection Authority published its 2019 annual report. …
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Belgian DPA Sanctions Social Media Company for Unlawful Processing of Personal Data in Connection with “Invite-a-Friend” Function
On May 19, 2020, the Belgian Data Protection Authority announced that the Litigation Chamber had imposed a €50,000 fine on a social media provider for unlawful processing of personal data in connection with the “invite-a-friend” function offered on its platform.
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Belgian DPA Releases Report for Second Anniversary of the GDPR
On the second anniversary of the EU General Data Protection Regulation, the Belgian Data Protection Authority published a Statement with some key GDPR-related numbers.
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Dutch DPA Fines Company 750,000 Euros for Unlawful Employee Fingerprint Processing
The Dutch Data Protection Authority recently imposed a €750,000 fine on a company for unlawful processing of employees’ fingerprints for attendance taking and time registration purposes.
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Dutch DPA Publishes Recommendations Regarding COVID-19 and Privacy in the Workplace
The Dutch Data Protection Authority recently published materials regarding the COVID-19 crisis, including recommendations and FAQs for employers, and recommendations for employees that emphasize that privacy must not be overlooked and the crisis should not become a prelude to a “Big Brother” society. …
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