Tag: Netherlands

BusinessPrivacy

Dutch Regulator Slaps Experian with €2.7 Million GDPR Penalty for Data Handling Violations

The Dutch Data Protection Authority has imposed a €2.7 million fine on Experian Netherlands for GDPR violations. The credit reporting agency collected personal data without proper notification or consent, affecting millions of residents. Experian has ceased operations in the Netherlands and will delete its database by year’s end.

Major GDPR Enforcement Action

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has reportedly fined Experian Netherlands €2.7 million for serious violations of the General Data Protection Regulation. According to reports, the credit reporting and analytics company collected and utilized personal information from various sources without adequately informing individuals or obtaining their consent.

by Aaron Blake
EnergyInfrastructure

Netherlands Grid Congestion Crisis Threatens Economic Growth Amid Renewable Energy Push

Thousands of Dutch companies are stuck on waiting lists for electricity connections as the country’s rapid renewable energy transition overwhelms its power grid. Grid operator Tennet plans €200 billion in upgrades while congestion costs the economy up to €35 billion annually.

Grid Congestion Reaches Critical Levels

The Netherlands’ ambitious renewable energy drive is creating severe electrical grid congestion that’s hampering economic growth and leaving thousands of companies waiting years for power connections, according to reports. Sources indicate that 8,000 companies are currently waiting to feed electricity into the grid, while another 12,000 await permission to increase their power usage.

by Gabriel Novak