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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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 […]