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Two Dutch telcos fined for net neutrality violations
In December 2014, the Dutch consumer authority (ACM) issued two decisions based on the Dutch net neutrality provision, against KPN and Vodafone, that were released to the general public in January of this year.
The Netherlands against ACTA in all its forms
In response to an open letter sent by EDRi-member Bits of Freedom (BoF), the Dutch government has confirmed that it opposes any controversial ACTA-provisions in whatever form.
Translation open letter: Dutch government must reject CETA
On 4 July 2012 the European Parliament decided to reject ACTA. Unfortunately, less than six days later, ACTA was yet again the centre of debate. It turns out that a draft text of the Canada – EU Trade Agreement (CETA) contains a number of provisions that are virtually identical to provisions from ACTA. In the fight against […]
Netherlands first country in Europe with net neutrality
On 8 May 2012 The Netherlands adopted crucial legislation to safeguard an open and secure internet in The Netherlands. It is the first country in Europe to implement net neutrality in the law. In addition, it adopted provisions protecting users against disconnection and wiretapping by providers. Digital rights movement Bits of Freedom calls upon other […]
Translations of key Dutch internet freedom provisions
As we recently mentioned on this blog, the Dutch parliament launched crucial internet freedom legislation. Since we hope that other countries are inspired and launch their own legislation, we translated the key provisions into English.
Netherlands launches internet freedom legislation
A broad majority in the Dutch parliament voted for crucial legislative proposals to safeguard an open and secure internet in The Netherlands. The Netherlands is the first country in Europe to introduce a net neutrality law. In addition, provisions were launched protecting users against disconnection and wiretapping by providers. Digital rights movement Bits of Freedom […]
Net neutrality in The Netherlands: state of play
The past weeks, the Dutch parliament has been discussing net neutrality. If all goes well, The Netherlands will be the first country in Europe to launch net neutrality legislation. But what does the text look like, and what is the latest state of play? Here is a summary.
The "Virtual Schengen Border" or "Great Firewall of Europe"
During a meeting in February 2011 of the Council of the European Union’s Law Enforcement Working Party (LEWP), a disturbing proposal was tabled to create a “Great Firewall of Europe” by blocking “illicit” web material at the borders of the bloc with the intention to “to propose concrete measures towards creating a single secure European […]
Europe should keep the internet open
Who gets to decide what you do on the internet: you or your internet service provider? Until recently, the answer was simple: you decide which services and websites you want visit. This is changing rapidly, however. Most internet providers want to restrict your internet traffic. Unless the European Commission prohibits them from doing so. Bits […]