The data processor (DP) is an entity that processes personal data for the account, on instruction and under the authority of the Data Controller (DC)-other than the employee of the DC. This enity can be a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or another body. Art. 4 (8) GDPR…
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The Data Controller (“DC”) is the person who, alone or jointly, determines the purpose and means of the processing of personal data; in other words, is the person who decides why other’s personal data is processed and how it would be processed. Art. 4 (7) GDPR determines the purpose and…
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The Data Controller (“DC”) is the person who, alone or jointly, determines the purpose and means of the processing of personal data; in other words, is the person who decides why other’s personal data is processed and how it would be processed. Art. 4 (7) GDPR determines the purpose and…
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Within the domain of online fraud, various forms of financial and economic crimes can occur. Online fraud refers to illegal practices where fraudsters exploit the internet and digital channels to gain financial advantage. Here are some examples of financial and economic crimes within this domain: Identity theft: Fraudsters can steal…
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Financial and economic crime within the domain of Long and Short firm Fraud refers to a specific form of fraud where fraudulent companies are set up with the purpose of obtaining money under false pretenses. This typically involves the use of both long-term and short-term entities. In Long and Short…
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Within the domain of e-commerce fraud, various forms of financial and economic crimes can occur. E-commerce fraud refers to illegal practices where fraudsters exploit online shopping platforms and transaction processes to gain financial advantage. Here are some examples of financial and economic crimes within this domain: Identity theft: Fraudsters can…
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Financial Crime Risk Management (FCRM) in private and public organizations has undergone big changes due to paradigm shifts in business dynamics, emerging threats, regulatory climate and technological advancements. However, in the last few months, the world has been experiencing something unprecedented that has made all other changes somewhat secondary: The…
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BAS VAN LEEUWEN (LL.M., Esq.), attorney at law, advises governmental authorities and other (semi) public bodies, dealing with all aspects of both drafting and interpreting relevant legislation. Thanks to his broad knowledge of administrative law, we are well positioned to advise all types of public bodies and to litigate on…
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Regulatory Authorities (or Inspectorates) enforce regulation through their inspections, such as the DNB and AFM. When an offence is established, an administrative penalty is usually imposed by the Regulatory Authority (or Inspectorate). The Regulatory Authority (or Inspectorate) can also issue a penalty or administrative coercion. An Attorney can lodge an…
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Fraud Perpetrators are taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus. Here are some tips to help you keep the fraud perpetrators at bay: Hang up on robocalls. Don’t press any numbers. Fraud Perpetrators are using illegal robocalls to pitch everything from scam Coronavirus treatments to work-at-home schemes. The recording might say…
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