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 […]
Employee monitoring
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 […]
Garante Fine for Employee Monitoring and GPS Tracking
The Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante) recently issued a significant decision, imposing a fine of 50,000 euros on a company for unlawful employee monitoring through GPS tracking systems. The sanction followed an investigation into the company’s failure to comply with both national labour law and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)—despite having received prior […]