In our previous article, we explained what Belgium’s new Private Investigations Law (WPO) means for companies and when the law applies. As we highlighted, the law’s scope extends well beyond professional detective firms. In fact, many common workplace actions now fall within the WPO. The term “private investigation activities” is defined broadly. It includes any […]
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Enforcement Trends in DSR Handling: Key Lessons from Recent EU Decisions
Over recent months, data protection authorities have issued rulings that expose common failings in the handling of data subject rights requests (DSRs). While these were isolated complaints, the supervisory authorities found that the organisations involved lacked internal procedures, failed to provide legally reasoned responses, and could not demonstrate accountability when challenged. These rulings confirm that […]
Belgium’s new Private Investigations Law: what it means for employers and employee privacy
In December 2024, Belgium introduced a significant update to its legislation on private investigations: the Wet tot regeling van de private opsporing (WPO). At first glance, this might seem relevant only to private detectives, but the law’s scope is much broader. In fact, it affects how companies conduct internal investigations and manage workplace incidents. If […]
Biometric Data and GDPR Compliance – a Case Analysis
The growing use of biometric systems in workplaces has brought new challenges for data protection, especially with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe. A recent case in Belgium highlights these issues after a company introduced a fingerprint-based time-tracking system without properly adhering to GDPR rules. Facts In 2020, a Belgian company began using […]