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Netflix Fined €4.75 Million by Dutch Authorities for Data Privacy Violations from 2018-2020, Appeals Decision

Dec 18, 2024, 10:28 AM

Netflix has been fined €4.75 million by the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) for failing to adequately inform customers about the use of their personal data during the period from 2018 to 2020. The AP stated that Netflix did not provide clear information on how it handled subscribers' data, including email addresses, phone numbers, payment details, and viewing habits. Despite Netflix updating its privacy statement and improving its information to subscribers, the company has appealed the decision. The AP emphasized the need for transparency from companies with global reach and significant revenue, like Netflix.