The semi-annual report of the Durch DPA shows that for the year as a whole, approximately 24,000 data breach reports are expected to be received, or an increase of 14 percent compared to 2018. Most reports came from k 31 percent. The financial sector (20 percent) and public administration (19 percent) followed in terms of […]
An investigation by the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DDPA) showed that dozens of hospital employees had unnecessarily inspected the medical file of a well-known Dutch person. The AP imposes a fine of 460,000 euros on the Hagaziekenhuis for insufficient security. In terms of technical and organizational measures, the Hospital has taken insufficient security measures in […]
94% of the respondents indicate in the AP survey that they are concerned about the protection of their personal data. 32% of them are (very) very concerned. Only 6% are not worried at all. People especially fear misuse of (a copy of) their ID. And they are concerned about data they leave behind in their […]
For all payment services, with the exception of the service that consists of offering an account information service, explicit permission must be given. asked. The way in which this consent is obtained must be free, unambiguous, informed and specific. Consumers should also be able to withdraw their consent easily. Of course, just like other organizations, […]
The Dutch Data Protection Authority, which has to supervise compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), will be given more clout. The Council of Ministers has decided to significantly increase the regulator’s budget, so that there are more possibilities to check compliance with the upcoming GDPR. Until now, there were too few financial resources […]