Netherlands fines Netflix nearly $5 million for handling user data

In January 2019, noyb, an NGO that works to enforce GDPR data protection laws, filed eight complaints against a range of streaming service providers including Amazon, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube and Netflix for failing to adequately respond to user data access requests under Article 15 of the GDPR.

Specifically, the corporations named by noyb must provide a copy of all user-related data, information about the source and recipient, the purpose of processing, the country of storage, as well as the data storage period.

After 5 years, DPA has issued a ruling to fine Netflix

The DPA concluded that Netflix had failed to provide clear information about how it handles customers’ personal data. Furthermore, the platform had failed to even provide a full copy of the complainant’s data.

Stefano Rossetti, a lawyer representing noyb, said they were satisfied with the DPA's decision, although he noted it takes a long time to get a verdict in a case like this.

For its part, online video streaming service Netflix has protested the fine but has not yet filed an appeal. Meanwhile, noyb is still waiting for a ruling from Austria's data protection authority (DSB) in a similar case against Netflix.

The DPA's decision is considered a step forward in protecting users' data access rights, while also putting pressure on large technology corporations like Netflix to strictly comply with GDPR regulations.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/ha-lan-phat-netflix-gan-5-trieu-usd-vi-xu-ly-du-lieu-nguoi-dung-18524121823500098.htm