Category Archives: English – posts in English on this blog

Failing AML/CFT-concepts exposed in FATF-publication on Cross-Border Payments

Though the title of the publication suggests a limited scope, the FATF-publication on Cross-Border Payments [*] shows the general inadequacy of the AML/CFT legislation as adopted by FATF. The only subject that is typical for cross-border payments, is the correspondent … Lees verder

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Meijers Committee regarding proposed extensive data processing powers for Europol: adverse effects on the fundamental rights to be expected, lacking independent oversight

The Meijers Committee, Standing Committee of Experts on International Migration, Refugee and Criminal Law on 26 October 2021 published its comment on proposed extensive data processing powers for Europol, on their site they introduce the comment as follows: In December … Lees verder

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EDPS’ opinion on connecting bank account registers in Europe | AML, CFT

European data protection supervisor EDPS in September commented on the European plans on connecting bank account registers. In its newsletter EDPS wrote: Connecting bank account registers  On 6 September 2021, the EDPS published his Formal Comments on the access of EU Member … Lees verder

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Covid certificate discrimination

The ‘Digital Green Certificate‘ (COVID certificate) that the European Commission introduced was supposed to make travelling in the EU easier for European citizens [*]. Currently this pass and national covid-passes in many countries are obligatory to enter certain areas that … Lees verder

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Venice Commission: the legal protection of citizens in the Netherlands is inadequate; the Netherlands should reform its legal systems

On 18 October 2021 the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe (‘European Commission for Democracy through Law’) has pubished an interesting opinon on the legal protection of citizens in the Netherlands. Questions In the opinion the commission summarizes the … Lees verder

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New briefer on understanding FATF standards and responding to their misuse in Africa | AML/CFT in the non-profit

The European Center For Not-for-Profit Law (ECNL) published briefer on understanding FATF anti-moneylaundering and anti-terrorist financing standards and responding to their misuse in Africa: Announcement: New briefer on understanding FATF standards and responding to their misuse in Africa. Briefer: Understanding … Lees verder

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Letter by the PETI-commission after the meeting of 2 September 2021 | FATCA

On 2 September the problems caused by FATCA for residents of the EU were discussed in the  Committee on Petitions (PETI) of the European Parliament, there is a video recording. The meeting was digitally attended by two Dutch victims of … Lees verder

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ENISA’s New Tool to secure the Digital Future of SMEs | cybersecurity

October is European Cybersecurity Month (ECSM). The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) announced it intends to assist small and medium sized companies (SMEs) with their cybersecurity challenges: ENISA’s New Tool to secure the Digital Future of SMEs The European … Lees verder

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Tackling Environmental Crimes under EU Law: The Liability of Companies in the Context of Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions | European Parliament Think Tank

In June the European Parliament Think Tank (EPRS) published a study ‘Tackling Environmental Crimes under EU Law: The Liability of Companies in the Context of Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions‘. Their introduction: This study addresses the fate of environmental liability and … Lees verder

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Privacy myths

Jaap-Henk Hoepman writes interesting articles on the privacy myths, the first three are: # Privacy Myth 1 – We Are Not Collecting Personal Data – “Is the company responsible for maintaining the car park correct when it claims it is … Lees verder

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