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Dutch DPA Issues First Fine Under EU AI Act for High-Risk System Violation

Dutch DPA Issues First Fine Under EU AI Act for High-Risk System Violation

The Dutch Data Protection Authority has issued the first enforcement action under the EU AI Act, fining a recruitment technology company €750,000 for deploying a high-risk AI system without required transparency documentation and bias assessments. The case involved an automated resume screening tool used by multiple Dutch employers. The decision establishes precedent for EU AI Act enforcement and signals regulatory readiness in the Netherlands.