Dutch ACM Updates

Nov 26, 2024

ToeslagenPortal, an intermediary service provider, will compensate individuals who used its services and has made changes to its practices after an intervention by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM).

Nov 25, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has developed a comprehensive set of measures to tackle grid congestion, urging swift implementation by businesses and system operators.

Nov 21, 2024

The Netherlands ACM closes its investigation into alleged illegal agreements on retail prices of IT devices, citing insufficient evidence of violations.

Nov 21, 2024

Businesses offering data intermediation services in the EU must now register with the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) and can apply for an 'EU label' to enhance trust.

Nov 20, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has given the green light for electricity producers, battery systems, electrolyzers, and businesses to share a single connection on the grid, known as cable pooling, to enhance grid utilization and support the energy transition.

Nov 15, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) reports a slight increase in electricity and natural gas prices, with a growing number of households choosing dynamic energy contracts.

Nov 14, 2024

DEEM NL, a Dutch heat supplier, has been declared bankrupt, leading to the appointment of InWarmte as an emergency supplier to ensure residents continue to receive heat.

Nov 13, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) can now enforce the European Platform-to-business Regulation (P2B Regulation) to ensure fair treatment of businesses on online platforms and search engines.

Nov 12, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) launches a campaign to caution consumers about paying for commercial cancellation service providers when they can cancel subscriptions themselves for free.

Nov 12, 2024

European consumer authorities are taking action against Apple for potential violations of EU consumer protection law related to unequal access to Apple Media Services across European countries.

Nov 1, 2024

The 2024 Data Act Cloud Conference organized by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) will explore the opportunities created by the Data Act for companies in the cloud sector.

Oct 31, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) cautions consumers against unreliable online stores ahead of the holiday season, highlighting issues such as delayed or undelivered orders, high return costs, and difficulties in obtaining refunds or contacting the seller. Dropshippers, particularly those shipping from China, contribute to these problems. ACM urges consumers to verify the trustworthiness of online stores before making purchases.

Oct 31, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is launching a further investigation into the acquisition plans of KPN's joint venture, Glaspoort, to acquire part of Delta's fiber-optic network, potentially impacting competition in the Dutch telecom market.

Oct 29, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has taken action against two businesses for misleading consumers about the costs of commercial debt counseling services, potentially leading them to believe the services were free municipal offerings.

Oct 24, 2024

Dutch sector organization ZuivelNL commits to using dairy farmers' contributions solely for milk-related activities, following an investigation by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM).