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Data of 2 million Dutch people leaked, software supplier taken to court
By our economics editors
30 Mar 2023 at 18:00
Update: 9 days ago
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The personal data of about two million Dutch people have been exposed in recent days due to a data leak. It concerns a leak at some market research agencies that use software from Nebu. One of those agencies has now taken the software supplier to court.
Market researcher Blauw wants to force Nebu to provide more information about the leak through the courts. The hearing is scheduled for next Tuesday.
The agency wants to know, among other things, which personal data has been leaked and how it could have happened. If the software supplier provides clarity before Tuesday, Blauw will withdraw the summary proceedings.
"Since the data leak, contact with Nebu has been moderate and we don't get to speak to anyone," says Blauw CEO Jos Vink. The research firm has engaged a lawyer for legal advice.
On Thursday it became clear that data from various organizations is on the street due to a data breach. De Vrienden van Amstel LIVE, among others, has been affected. Members of the Dutch Golf Federation (NGF) may also be affected, as are customers of carrier NS and provider VodafoneZiggo.
Data from 100,000 to 150,000 people has also been leaked via market research agency USP, which also uses software from Nebu. If all leaks are added together, there are about two million victims.
'Companies also responsible for data in market research'
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) does not rule out that more companies and organizations have been affected. A spokesperson for the privacy regulator says that companies must be more aware of their responsibility when passing on personal data.
"It is clear that this has our great attention. We are trying to get a clearer picture of the leak," says a spokesperson for the AP.
According to him, companies should pay extra attention to protecting the personal data they have collected. "Then you think: that's an open door. But be aware that as a company you are also responsible for the personal data when you pass it on for market research."
By our economics editors
30 Mar 2023 at 18:00
Update: 9 days ago
418 responses
The personal data of about two million Dutch people have been exposed in recent days due to a data leak. It concerns a leak at some market research agencies that use software from Nebu. One of those agencies has now taken the software supplier to court.
Market researcher Blauw wants to force Nebu to provide more information about the leak through the courts. The hearing is scheduled for next Tuesday.
The agency wants to know, among other things, which personal data has been leaked and how it could have happened. If the software supplier provides clarity before Tuesday, Blauw will withdraw the summary proceedings.
"Since the data leak, contact with Nebu has been moderate and we don't get to speak to anyone," says Blauw CEO Jos Vink. The research firm has engaged a lawyer for legal advice.
On Thursday it became clear that data from various organizations is on the street due to a data breach. De Vrienden van Amstel LIVE, among others, has been affected. Members of the Dutch Golf Federation (NGF) may also be affected, as are customers of carrier NS and provider VodafoneZiggo.
Data from 100,000 to 150,000 people has also been leaked via market research agency USP, which also uses software from Nebu. If all leaks are added together, there are about two million victims.
'Companies also responsible for data in market research'
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) does not rule out that more companies and organizations have been affected. A spokesperson for the privacy regulator says that companies must be more aware of their responsibility when passing on personal data.
"It is clear that this has our great attention. We are trying to get a clearer picture of the leak," says a spokesperson for the AP.
According to him, companies should pay extra attention to protecting the personal data they have collected. "Then you think: that's an open door. But be aware that as a company you are also responsible for the personal data when you pass it on for market research."
