Protection in a digital world
Right to privacy in a digital world
Where we are, who we talk to, what we buy, how healthy we are. Information about us is recorded on a large scale. All of this taken together makes that we lose, little by little, control of our personal data. And with it our freedom and autonomy as a human being. That is why we should be able to trust organisations to handle our personal data with due care.
As Dutch DPA, this is what we stand up for. As a supervisory authority, we have a unique role in the Netherlands, because our area of attention affects everyone.
The GDPR for entrepreneurs
Are you an entrepreneur? Do you meet the requirements of the GDPR? You can quickly get your GDPR basis in order in five steps with the help of our step-by-step plan. Here you can also read what you have to pay attention to when hiring employees.
The GDPR for citizens
Privacy is about staying in control of your data. This means, among other things, that you are not tracked continuously, that your medical data are safe, and that you can do something against a decision that was taken about you by automated means.
The GDPR for young people
Do you tell everything about yourself to everyone? Really anything? Probably not. Because some things are simply private. Even when you are online. So be sure to protect your privacy properly.
Protecting citizens in a digital world
Focus areas
Living in a free and safe society is a precious commodity. As Dutch DPA, we stand up every day for a society in which personal data are given proper protection. The Dutch DPA has the following focus areas:
Algorithms and AI
Algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) offer a lot of opportunities. But incorrect data or data based on incorrect assumptions may entail large risks for citizens in their dealings with both businesses and the government. Such as exclusion or discrimination. We want to prevent that.
Big Tech
Big tech companies hold many personal data and may influence people. For example, through fake news and political targeting based on profiles. To ensure that big tech companies comply with the GDPR, the Dutch DPA cooperates with other supervisory authorities. And we take rigorous action, if necessary.
Data trading
The increasingly digitised (‘smart’) products and services that we use generate a lot of valuable data. With increasing unauthorised sale and resale of personal data as a result. Within and outside the Netherlands. We must put a stop to that.
Digital government
The government has a lot of – often sensitive – personal data of Dutch citizens at its disposal and makes extensive use of them. There is a major risk of citizens getting into difficulties if the government handles their personal data incorrectly. Besides, the government should fulfil a role model function.
Freedom and security
As both freedom and security are of fundamental importance to people, a careful balance must be struck between more of one thing and less of another. As Dutch DPA, we pay extra attention to a defensible balance between freedom and security when personal data are processed.