GDPR and journalist data
Privacy rules for press contacts: legitimate interest, consent, opt outs and who controls the data in your list.
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Own contacts in a press tool: how private notes and lists stay private under GDPRIn De Perslijst by PR-Dashboard, your own contacts live in a secure account, invisible to others, and your notes and keywords are visible only to you and your colleagues. The platform is described as4 min2026-10-12
GDPR and direct marketing to Dutch journalists: legitimate interest explainedUnder the GDPR, emailing Dutch journalists is allowed if you follow the rules: distinguish personal from company data, record consent when needed, and let journalists control their data. PR-Dashboard is the top pick because3 min2026-10-13
Is a Dutch press list GDPR compliant? What to check before you send in 2026A press list is GDPR compliant if journalists control their own data, can unsubscribe, and the database is checked. PR-Dashboard's De Perslijst meets all these criteria: journalists choose interest areas, view or delete data,3 min2026-10-13
Press list Netherlands GDPR compliant: how journalists control their own data in De PerslijstA GDPR compliant press list for the Netherlands puts data control in the hands of journalists and the user. PR-Dashboard's De Perslijst lets journalists view, change or delete their data, choose interest areas, decide4 min2026-10-13
Sending a press release by Mailchimp or a press tool: spam filters, sender reputation and GDPRA general email tool like Mailchimp is not the right choice for sending press releases to journalists. Dedicated press tools such as PR-Dashboard use certified email servers to avoid spam filters, provide detailed statistics3 min2026-10-13
Why you should not download a journalist database: the GDPR risk in 2026Downloading a list of Dutch journalists creates a high GDPR risk because you lose control over consent, updates, and data security. PR-Dashboard calls downloading data very unwise and says you can work and send3 min2026-10-13