In a ruling dated November 26, 2025, the Brussels Court of Appeal decided to refer thirteen questions for a preliminary ruling to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). The key question is whether the automatic, mass...
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Joris DeeneCan Belgium still introduce its own AI rules?
The introduction of the European AI Act not only means a new set of rules for companies, but also a restriction of the Belgian legislator's powers. By opting for maximum harmonization, the EU has...
Liability of online platforms: end of the “Safe Harbor” for GDPR violations?
In a groundbreaking ruling, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that operators of online marketplaces are directly liable as data controllers for the...
Where does the court have jurisdiction in cases of mass damage caused by Big Tech?
Have you, as a consumer or business, suffered damage as a result of anti-competitive behavior on an online platform? On December 2, 2025 (C-34/24), the Court of Justice of the European Union handed down an important ruling...
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May surveillance cameras be placed in the common areas of an apartment building?
As a resident or apartment owner, you may be wondering if surveillance cameras can be placed in the common areas of your building. With the increasing importance of security and...
Can I enter into a lease agreement digitally?
Renting out properties involves a lot of paperwork and signature of parties. So isn't it possible to do everything digitally? Yes and no. Signing documents can be done perfectly...
How can an architect prove that his work is protected by copyright?
Architects have come under fire in recent months during tax audits. Like many other authors, architects are taking advantage of the favorable personal tax regime that can be used...
GDPR. What about the Belgian Privacy Act?
That the GDPR (also called - in Dutch - AVG) came into force on May 25, 2018, throughout the European Union, is by now known to almost everyone who is concerned with privacy within the company...
Can heirs access the deceased's digital accounts?
No one wants to experience it, but unfortunately everyone encounters it at some point in their lives: the death of a loved one, such as a family member or partner. Today, everyone has at least one or more...
May I use photos I find online?
An often asked question is whether photos that can be found online (think the Internet or social media) can be used freely. As always, the legal answer needs nuances, but...
Will Longchamp's Le Pliage handbag now be protected or not?
In recent years, Belgian judges have frequently had to rule on whether or not Longchamp's famous Le Pliage handbag is protected by copyright. After all, there is only...
Can the police look into your phone?
For many, the smartphone has become an extension of ourselves. Our devices contain not only contact information and messages, but also photos, location data, banking information, browser history and...
Does sending an accusation by email to 1 person constitute slander and defamation?
Can sending 1 e-mail to 1 person with accusations about another person be enough to constitute slander and defamation? This is what the Court of Cassation ruled on in a Sept. 15 judgment,...
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