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Netherlands
StatusLicence required
RegulatorJustis (Ministerie van Justitie en Veiligheid)
Who holds the licenceIndividuals and agencies
ExamYes
TrainingDiploma particulier onderzoeker (Stichting Vakexamens voor de Particuliere Beveiligingsorganisaties) or EU recognition; up to 12 months' work allowed while studying
FeesBureau licence EUR 600; consent per manager (leidinggevende) EUR 92; police consent per employee EUR 60 plus EUR 26 for the ID card (legitimatiebewijs)
RenewalBureau licence up to 5 years, renewal requested 3 months before expiry; police consent for each investigator lasts up to 3 years
ReciprocityEU professional qualifications can be recognised as equivalent to the diploma.
Recording callsOne-party consent
GPS trackersThe mandatory privacy code allows GPS trackers only in a limited way, to support observation.

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