Belgium: Data Protection

The compromise text concerning regulatory data protection largely implements the Council's position. It maintains the current baseline of eight years of data exclusivit...

Many AI tools deployed for HR purposes are likely to be classified as "high risk" under the AI Act, triggering strict obligations for employers, including mandatory human oversight...

As we start 2026, it's time for a new year update on workplace privacy, where employee rights remain a priority and regulatory activity shows no signs of slowing down.

From this Friday, September 12th 2025, the European Data Act will officially apply.

the Law of July 30, 2018 on the Protection of Individuals regarding the Processing of Personal Data, which ensures the local law implementation...

This update (No. 122 | 31 August 2025) covers key policy and regulatory developments related to EU geopolitical risks, including in particular, economic security, Russia's war against Ukraine, health threats, and cyber threats. It does not purport to provide an exhaustive overview of developments.

In a recent judgment,[1] the French-speaking section of the Brussels Labour Court confirmed that a Data Protection Officer (DPO) may not be penalised or dismissed for reasons related to his/her function as a DPO.

Under the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation, a Data Protection Officer (DPO) cannot be dismissed or penalised for performing their duties.

Our Privacy & Cybersecurity team has authored a publication on the latest trends & developments in Belgium, feautured in the latest Chambers Cybersecurity Global Practice Guide 2025.