Join us on May 19, 2020, for an in-depth webinar on the Key Privacy Considerations for Reopening Businesses in the EU. This post contains a link to register.
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Belgian DPA Sanctions Company for Non-Compliance with the GDPR’s DPO Requirements
On April 28, 2020, the Litigation Chamber of the Belgian Data Protection Authority imposed a €50,000 fine on a company for non-compliance with the requirements under the General Data Protection Regulation related to the appointment of a data protection officer.
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Belgian DPA Releases Guidance Materials and FAQs on Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies
On April 9, 2020, the Belgian Data Protection Authority released guidance and a set of frequently asked questions regarding the use of cookies and other tracking technologies. …
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Belgian DPA Statement Regarding Health-Related Apps in the Context of COVID-19
On March 31, 2020, the Belgian Data Protection Authority published a short statement on its website regarding health-related apps in response to numerous questions regarding the use of personal data in the context of COVID-19. …
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Belgian DPA Publishes Statement Regarding COVID-19 and Workplace-Related Processing of Personal Data
On March 13, 2020, the Belgian Data Protection Authority released a statement regarding workplace-related processing of personal data in the context of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Belgian Data Protection Authority Releases Direct Marketing Recommendation
On February 10, 2020, the Belgian Data Protection Authority published its Recommendation on data processing activities for direct marketing purposes. The Recommendation aims to clarify the complex rules relating to processing personal data for direct marketing purposes. …
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Belgian DPA Releases Draft 2019-2025 Strategic Plan
On December 12, 2019, the Belgian Data Protection Authority released its draft 2019-2025 Strategic Plan.
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Belgian DPA Announces Fine for Disproportionate Use of Customers’ eID Card
On September 17, 2019, the Belgian Data Protection Authority (the “Belgian DPA”) imposed a fine of EUR 10,000 on a shop for the disproportionate use of customers’ electronic identity cards (the “eIDs ”) – a national identification card.
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Belgian DPA to Further Investigate Data Breach Affecting Temporary Employment Agency’s Employee Fingerprints
On August 21, 2019, the Belgian Data Protection Authority published a press release informing of its intention to further investigate a data breach that was notified by Adecco Belgium, a temporary employment agency.
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Belgian DPA Launches Public Consultation on Direct Marketing
On June 12, 2019, the Belgian Data Protection Authority launched a public consultation on direct marketing with a view to updating its existing Direct Marketing Recommendation. This blog entry provides an overview of the consultation. …
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