May a municipality deploy ANPR cameras against cut-through traffic?

The use of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras by local governments to enforce traffic rules is increasing exponentially. A decision by the Belgian Data Protection Authority (GBA) dated March 12, 2026 (No. 56/2026)...

Should a copyright contract for commissioned works always include a price and duration?

As a business owner, when you commission a creative work to order, are you legally required to enshrine in the contract the exact duration and fee for each mode of exploitation? No, fortunately not always. A ruling by the Court of...

May an employer fire or reject you because of your social media? The line between privacy and employment law

Online statements on platforms such as Facebook or LinkedIn are increasingly leading to employment disputes. The short answer to the question of whether your social media affects your work is yes: an employer may use your public profiles under...

Can you pay an invoice without protest and later dispute unilaterally changed pricing terms?

Paying an invoice without reservation generally implies acceptance of that invoice and its terms. When a trading partner unilaterally changes agreed prices or discounts, a timely protest is important; he who remains silent and...

Is the syndic or the ACO liable in the event of a data breach?

When a trustee shares personal data of co-owners, the question often arises as to who has ultimate responsibility under the General Data Protection Regulation (AVG/GDPR). The answer is surprisingly unambiguous: in most cases,...