Angered by what they perceive as the tech giant’s policies on technology innovation, Dutch farmers are taking drastic measures to get the attention of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. The farmers have launched a series of protests throughout the Netherlands, bringing along tractors and farm animals to drive home their dissatisfactions. The farmers have accused Microsoft… Continue reading These angry Dutch farmers really hate Microsoft
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Facebook’s behavioral ads lacked legal basis, Dutch court rules
A Dutch court has recently ruled that Facebook’s behavioral advertising was not legitimate under the country’s data protection laws. The court concluded that Facebook had violated its users’ privacy rights for nearly a decade by collecting and processing personal data for the purpose of targeting ads. The case, known as the “FB v. Privacy Commissioner”… Continue reading Facebook’s behavioral ads lacked legal basis, Dutch court rules
What’s going on in the Dutch startup scene?
The Netherlands, or Holland, is fast becoming the European hub for budding entrepreneurs. The country is seeing an increase in venture capital investments and the number of startup accelerators, making the startup ecosystem in the Netherlands more vibrant than ever before. From Amsterdam to Eindhoven and Utrecht, the Netherlands is making great strides in the… Continue reading What’s going on in the Dutch startup scene?