Experian’s €2.7M GDPR Whoopsie: When Data Collection Goes Dutch and Dusty
Experian Netherlands was slapped with a €2.7m fine for playing fast and loose with personal data, collecting it sans permission. The Dutch Data Protection Authority found Experian’s credit scores influenced decisions on deposits and installment plans. Experian admitted its GDPR missteps, promising to delete its Dutch data and quietly exit stage left.
Hot Take:
Oh, Experian, you’ve really done it this time! You’ve been fined a whopping €2.7 million by the Dutch Data Protection Authority. It seems like you were channeling your inner data hoarder, collecting personal information from every nook and cranny without asking for permission first. And now, you’ve got to pay up for your data-driving escapades. Maybe it’s time to take a page from Marie Kondo’s book and only keep the data that truly “sparks joy” (and, you know, complies with the GDPR)!
Key Points:
- Experian fined €2.7m by Dutch regulators for GDPR breaches.
- Collected personal data without proper consent or informing individuals.
- AP investigation followed consumer complaints about high deposits and denied installment plans.
- Experian’s credit scores influenced decisions by telecom companies and retailers.
- Experian to delete Dutch database and cease operations in the Netherlands.