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The amendment introduces a notification obligation for security breaches related to personal data held by telecommunication network and service providers, which has become effective today, 5 June 2012.
The amendment introduces a notification obligation for security
breaches related to personal data held by telecommunication network
and service providers, which has become effective today, 5 June
2012. Telecommunication network providers should notify the Dutch Independent Postal and Telecommunications
Authority (Onafhankelijke Post en Telecommunicatie
Autoriteit) of security breaches which are likely to have a
negative impact on privacy. If the security breach is likely
to have a negative impact on the privacy of an individual, the
provider should also notify the individual(s) concerned.
In the event that the continuity of networks and/or services
cannot be guaranteed, the telecommunication provider should also
notify the Radio Communications Agency (Agentschap
Telecom). To facilitate a one-stop-shop, the Dutch Independent
Postal and Telecommunications Authority and the Radio
Communications Agency announced the opening of a joint notification
centre where telecom providers can notify both authorities
simultaneously.
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