More and more companies are asking for a photo or scan of your ID card as part of a contract or registration. The question, however, is whether this is allowed. The answer in most cases is no. A decision...
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Joris Deene
Who is responsible for incorrect publication of personal data in the Belgian Official Gazette?
A publication in the Belgian Official Gazette seems set in stone. But what if that publication, through human error, contains sensitive personal data that should never have been included, such as your bank account number...
May I film the police and post the footage online?
Filming police interventions with a smartphone is a common phenomenon. The question, however, is where to draw the line between the right to information and criminal offenses. A ruling by the court of first...
Can the government have a Facebook page?
Government agencies are increasingly active on social media. For example, they often have their own Facebook page on which communications and press releases happen with the goal of informing citizens and the media. Meta...
Is my neighbor allowed to point his camera at my driveway?
A neighbor dispute over a surveillance camera is a classic legal problem. You feel watched, but your neighbor invokes his safety. The question is: where is the line? A decision by the...
Has the DSM Directive been correctly transposed in Belgium?
On Sept. 26, 2024, the Constitutional Court ruled on the validity of the Belgian transposition law of DSM Directive 2019/790 in a no less than 182-page judgment. The Constitutional Court ...
May a consultant take personal data to a competitor?
In modern soccer, data has become all-important. From player performance to injury susceptibility - everything is measured, analyzed and used to gain competitive advantages. But what happens ...
Can I sue my bank if I am a victim of phishing?
In a recent ruling on Feb. 18, 2025, the French-speaking Court of First Instance in Brussels ruled on a phishing case and resulting liability. The case involved a...
New BELSPO 2025 guidelines for innovation deductions on software: what do you need to know?
The innovation deduction is an important tax benefit for Belgian companies investing in research and development (R&D), particularly in the software sector. To help companies and the tax administration...
What is the difference between a FRIA and a DPIA?
The arrival of the European AI Act (or "AI Regulation") introduces a wave of new obligations for organizations developing or using artificial intelligence. Central to these new rules ...
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