Event

In 2014 the Dutch police started monitoring Frank van der Linde after he demonstrated and publicly opposed racism, climate change, animal cruelty, homelessness, and other social injustices. By 2019 the Dutch law enforcement had put him on a terror list and shared his personal data with the German Federal Criminal Police Office, Europol and Interpol. Frank challenged the police for sharing his data and categorising him as "terrorist", they responded "The term ‘terrorism’ is a broad term, and they don't really mean it." The Police maintained the categorisation.

Last year, a Dutch police officer blew the whistle and spoke out in favor of Frank during a hearing in court. He told the court that the police file about Frank contained grossly mischaracterised and biased information.

Overall is seems that wherever van der Linde data is processed, data gets lost and accountability processes cave in. To quote Frank, “What do they have to hide?!”

Speakers: Frank van der Linde Lori Roussey, Director of Data Rights, who participates in supporting Frank's courageous journey