Netflix Fined $4.95 Million by Dutch Authority for GDPR Violations

The Dutch Data Protection Authority penalized Netflix for failing to provide clear and sufficient information on personal data usage between 2018 and 2020.

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) fined Netflix €4.75 million ($4.95 million) for violating GDPR regulations by not adequately informing customers about their personal data usage.
The investigation found Netflix's privacy statement lacked clarity on why data was collected, how it was shared, retention periods, and security measures for data transfers outside Europe.
Netflix has since updated its privacy policies and improved communication about data usage but has objected to the fine and may appeal the decision.
The case highlights broader challenges in GDPR enforcement, with similar complaints against other tech giants like Amazon and Apple still unresolved.
This is one of several high-profile GDPR-related fines in Europe, including penalties against Uber and Meta for data protection violations.