Belgian, Netherlands' transport agencies claim debt collectors illegally obtained citizen data
Belgium's Federal Public Service Mobility and Transport and the Netherlands' vehicle authority allege Transport for London's debt collection agency unlawfully obtained citizens' information to issue fines, the Guardian reports. The Dutch authority said European Parking Collection requested individuals' names and addresses through an Italian government agency that was not authorized to disclose the data. Belgian Member of Parliament Michael Freilich said he filed a complaint with the European Commission and "we won't hesitate to initiate legal action to reclaim the millions of euros of unjust paid fines."