The chapter offers a clear and practical overview of the legal and regulatory framework governing data protection and cybersecurity in Belgium, combining black‑letter law with regulatory practice. It highlights current enforcement trends, including the expanded cybersecurity obligations resulting from the Belgian transposition of the Network and Information Security Directive 2 (NIS 2 Directive), as well as increased regulatory scrutiny by Belgian supervisory authorities.
The chapter also addresses key compliance considerations and upcoming legal and regulatory developments that organisations should already be factoring into their data governance and cybersecurity strategies.
Through a structured Q&A format, the chapter covers a wide range of relevant topics, including:
- The Belgian legal and regulatory framework for data protection and cybersecurity
- Registration and licensing requirements
- Key definitions of personal data and related concepts
- Consent requirements and the processing of sensitive data
- International data transfers
- Cybersecurity obligations and incident response considerations
- Expected legal and regulatory developments
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Belgium Data Protection & Cybersecurity
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