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Experian fined for GDPR violations in the Netherlands

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Experian Netherlands was fined EUR 2.7 million ($3.2 million) for GDPR violations involving the mass collection of personal data without proper consent or notification. The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) found that Experian improperly collected and used personal data from various public and private sources to build credit scores, affecting individuals' financial transactions and services. The AP launched an investigation after receiving consumer complaints about unusually high deposits or denied installment plans. Experian has ceased operations in the Netherlands and will delete its database of personal data by the end of the year. The regulator determined that Experian's credit scores, used by telecom companies, energy suppliers, and online retailers, played a role in these decisions. The fine is considered surprisingly mild, and further legal action, including private lawsuits, is likely.

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  1. 19.10.2025 17:24 2 articles · 1d ago

    Experian fined EUR 2.7 million for GDPR violations in the Netherlands

    The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) launched an investigation after receiving consumer complaints about unusually high deposits or denied installment plans. The regulator determined that Experian's credit scores, used by telecom companies, energy suppliers, and online retailers, played a role in these decisions. The fine is considered surprisingly mild, and further legal action, including private lawsuits, is likely.

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