Showing Posts In "Belgium" Category
Over 300 Employees Suspended at Belgian Port After Failing Drug Security Checks
More than 300 employees at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges were suspended after failing new drug-related security checks introduced by Belgian authorities to curb organized drug crime. Since 2025, about 16,678 port workers have been screened, with roughly 1.9% receiving negative security assessments, leading to immediate suspensions from sensitive roles. Affected workers can still enter the […]
The Flemish Government Is Implementing Stricter Compliance
Effective 1 January 2026, the Flemish government is implementing stricter compliance rules to curb illegal employment and restrict low-skilled labor migration. Key changes include expanded “chain liability” for contractors, higher fines, and mandatory, rigorous local labor market testing for foreign workers.
EMPLOYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO PERSONAL DATA BY THEIR EMPLOYEES: A NEW RULING FROM BELGIUM
A Belgian financial institution has been fined EUR 100,000 for data protection breaches after one of its employees repeatedly consulted his ex-wife’s financial data without authorization.
An employee had repeatedly consulted his ex-wife’s financial data without authorization and for personal reasons. The DPA held that unauthorized consultation by an employee does not exempt the employer […]
HOW ARE DATA PROTECTION LAWS ENFORCED IN BELGIUM?
The Belgian enforcement agency that is responsible for privacy and data protection is the DPA. It has general power of investigation with respect to any type of processing of personal data, and it may file a criminal complaint with the public prosecutor. It may also institute a civil action before the president of the court […]
COLLECTION STORAGE AND TRANSFER OF DATA IN BELGIUM
In what circumstances can personal data be collected, stored and processed in Belgium? Thomas Daenens and Steven De Schrijver from Astrea discuss how the collection of personal data must be transparent, the person wishing to collect the data must clearly state the exact purpose for which the data will be collected and the data controller […]
BELGIUM ADOPTS LAW REFORMING THE BELGIAN PRIVACY COMMISSION
The Belgium Parliament has passed legislation to create a Data Protection Authority to ensure that the DPA can fulfill its tasks under the GDPR. The Law changes the structure and composition of the current Belgian Privacy Commission and replaces the existing sector committees with six new ones, including an Executive Committee that approves the DPAs […]
BELGIAN PRIVACY COMMISSION ISSUES PRIORITIES AND THEMATIC DOSSIER TO PREPARE FOR GDPR
The Belgian Data Protection Authority recently published a 13-step guidance document that will help organizations prepare for the EU General Data Protection Regulation. The steps include awareness; internal records; privacy notice; individuals’ rights; access requests; legal basis; consent; children’s personal data; data breach; data protection by design and data protection impact assessments; data protection officer; […]
Belgian Privacy Commission Issues Priorities and Thematic Dossier to Prepare for GDPR
The Belgian Data Protection Authority recently published a 13-step guidance document that will help organizations prepare for the EU General Data Protection Regulation. The steps include awareness; internal records; privacy notice; individuals’ rights; access requests; legal basis; consent; children’s personal data; data breach; data protection by design and data protection impact assessments; data protection officer; […]
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