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2026
European data protection authorities ask the Belgian DPA to investigate a complaint lodged by NGO NOYB
The EDPB, the body that brings together representatives of all data protection authorities in the European Economic Area (EEA), has decided that the Belgian Data Protection Authority (Belgian DPA) must examine a complaint lodged by the NGO NOYB concerning the cookies placed on the Flemish public broadcaster VRT website. Initially, the Belgian DPA had planned to dismiss the complaint on the basis of relevant Belgian case law, as well as on the grounds of what it considered to be evidence of an abuse of the right to lodge a complaint. However, the EDPB has instructed the Belgian DPA to assess the merits of the case.
2026
The Spanish and Belgian DPAs promote good data protection practices for the video game sector
The Spanish and Belgian data protection authorities publish the document ‘Recommendations and Best Practices for Data Protection in Video Games’, the first one produced by European data protection authorities to promote best practices for ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the design, development and distribution of video games.
2026
The Belgian Data Protection Authority and its UK counterpart enter a cooperation agreement.
In an increasingly complex and global technological landscape, it is essential for data protection authorities to work together to ensure greater consistency and certainty for individuals and organizations processing personal data. Today, the Belgian Data Protection Authority (Belgian DPA) and its UK counterpart (ICO- Information Commissioner’s Office) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a framework for smooth and effective cooperation. The signing took place at the Privacy Symposium in Venice (Italy).In an increasingly complex and global technological landscape, it is essential for data protection authorities to work together to ensure greater consistency and certainty for individuals and organizations processing personal data. Today, the Belgian Data Protection Authority (Belgian DPA) and its UK counterpart (ICO- Information Commissioner’s Office) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a framework for smooth and effective cooperation. The signing took place at the Privacy Symposium in Venice (Italy).
2026
“AI & Data Protection” series – The impact of artificial intelligence on privacy
The Belgian Data Protection Authority published a brochure today titled “The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Privacy”, the first publication in its “AI & Data Protection” initiative. This series reflects the DPA’s ongoing commitment to raising awareness among citizens and businesses about AI in the context of data protection law.
2026
Privacy Risks of AI-Generated Imagery: the Belgian DPA signs joint statement
Data protection authorities from across the globe have today published a Joint Statement on AI-Generated Imagery.