I disagree with the decision on my request to access or modification
If you disagree with the decision on your request, you may request mediation or advice from the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens). The request must be submitted in writing within six weeks after you have received the decision, addressed to:
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
Postbus 93374
2509 AJ Den Haag
You can also lodge an appeal with the court. Your notice of appeal must be filed within six weeks from the date of the decision. Submit the appeal to the court that has jurisdiction over your place of residence. If you have no residence in The Netherlands, file the appeal with the court that has jurisdiction over the location where the authority that issued the decision, is based.
Your notice of appeal must contain the following information:
- Date on which the notice of appeal is written
- Name and address of the appellant
- Description of the decision you are appealing against
- If possible, a copy of the decision
- The grounds on which you are filing the appeal
- A signature
Court costs must be paid when submitting a notice of appeal.
You may also file an appeal digitally through the court’s online system, provided you have a DigiD.
More information
More information about the Schengen Information System and the right of access can be found on: