In the Netherlands, the gap between the digitally literate and illiterate is growing, which has consequences for the interpretation of the transparency principle of the GDPR. This article addresses the fact that millions of Dutch people find digital society too complex and that reading skills among Dutch schoolchildren are declining, which is essential for digital literacy. As a result, data controllers must take extra steps to provide transparent information, such as layered privacy statements and visual elements. This is even more true for organizations that have a social responsibility, such as government organizations, healthcare institutions, or banks.