Hi,
I have got a response from Taxamo. They have send me a document that should clarify everything (I hope).
It was a word document, but I can’t upload it here, so I am pasting its content below this mail.
thanks!
Koen.
What are the Data Protection Implications of the new rules?
Merchants that collect personal data (such as customer names and addresses) are obliged to comply with data protection rules. European data protection rules are derived from an EU Directive, so they are quite standard across the EU.
There are 8 basic rules around handling personal data:
• Obtain and process the information fairly
• Keep it only for one or more specified and lawful purposes
• Process it only in ways compatible with the purposes for which it was given to you initially
• Keep it safe and secure
• Keep it accurate and up-to-date
• Ensure that it is adequate, relevant and not excessive
• Retain it no longer than is necessary for the specified purpose or purposes
• Give a copy of his/her personal data to any individual, on request
Taxamo and Your Client’s Personal Data
Where Taxamo obtains personal data from merchants, this data is processed and stored in order to help the merchant to comply with EU VAT rules. Taxamo does not use the data for any other purpose. Taxamo has a robust data protection policy in place and our service contract explains how we handle personal data for our merchants.
Merchants typically use a data protection statement to advise their clients how their personal data will be handled. A standard data protection statement should allow for data to be shared with third parties (such as Taxamo) in order to provide the client service.
Data Protection Guidance
Each European State has a national data protection authority and these national data protection authorities provide useful data protection guidance for businesses and individuals. To find the data protection authority website in your home country, visit the EU Commission website: http://ec.europa.eu/justice/data-protection/bodies/authorities/index_en.htm
As always, the best guidance comes from professionals so it’s a good idea to talk to a lawyer if you have a specific query.