Review of 2007
In 2007 the Dutch DPA [College bescherming persoonsgegevens
(CBP)] shifted its course in order to effectuate
better compliance with privacy regulations. “Contrary to what
is often alleged, the worth of the principle of privacy
protection transcends the interest of the individual,
the family or community. Ultimately, this principle of protection
serves society as a whole. In the end, the boundaries
the legislator has imposed have to be respected. As a supervisor, that
is our primary task,“ Dutch
DPA chairman Jacob Kohnstamm states in his preface
to the Annual Report 2007.