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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.

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Data Brokers Secretly Trade Personal Information, Fueling Privacy Concerns and Scams

Personal data has become a valuable commodity traded by data brokers without consumer knowledge. This information fuels targeted advertising, employment screening, and even enables sophisticated scams. Privacy services now offer automated data removal to combat this growing threat.

The Hidden Data Economy

Personal information has become a valuable commodity in today’s digital landscape, with data brokers actively collecting and selling this information without consumer knowledge, according to industry reports. These brokers operate behind the scenes, compiling detailed profiles that can influence everything from marketing approaches to healthcare eligibility decisions.