16 results European Commission publishes major anti-money laundering legislative proposals On 20 July 2021, the European Commission presented a new legislative package containing significant changes to the applicable anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing regime. Digital Law Up(to)date: Belgian legislator strengthens legislation on crypto-exchange and wallet service providers On 11 February 2022, the Belgian Official Gazette published a new law modifying the Belgian anti-money laundering law. The objective of the text is to introduce new provisions to regulate crypto-exchange and wallet service providers. Digital Law Up(to)date: (1) Parliamentary initiatives about cyber attacks; (2) ‘Zero tariff’ options before the CJEU; and (3) Council of State, GDPR and encryption In this blog, we briefly present three interesting matters in the field of digital law: (1) Parliamentary initiatives to tackle cyber attacks; (2) 'Zero tariff' options and open internet access do not mix; (3) Council of State, GDPR and encryption. Charlotte Conings has contributed to "Sweetie 2.0 - Using Artificial Intelligence to Fight Webcam Child Sex Tourism". Charlotte Conings has contributed to the newly published "Sweetie 2.0 - Using Artificial Intelligence to Fight Webcam Child Sex Tourism". Stibbe launches UBO Webtool In Luxembourg, companies and other legal entities have been required to register their UBO(s) since 31 August 2019. In Belgium, the UBO register is also already operational. The Dutch legislator did not meet the implementation deadline. Stibbe announces new Counsel and Of Counsel appointments Brussels, 9 January 2020 – The Brussels office of Stibbe has promoted Delphine Gillet, Jan Proesmans and Sophie Bourgois to Counsel and Elisabeth Baeyens to Of Counsel. Conference: Erik Valgaeren speaks on Algorithmic Criminal Justice at Computers, Privacy and Data Protection Conference Erik Valgaeren, TMT partner at Stibbe in Brussels, speaks about Algorithmic Criminal Justice at the 14th edition of the annual Computers, Privacy and Data Protection Conference taking place from 27-29 January 2021 in Brussels. Muriël Rosing on panel for GIR Interactive Regional Spotlight The Global Investigations Review is organising the ‘GIR Interactive Regional Spotlight’. During the conference, Muriël Rosing will attend and speak at the panel “The view from continental Europe – key trends impacting compliance and investigations”. 'GDPR 360°' - Interaction between GDPR and other key legal domains Erik Valgaeren, Partner TMT, and his team organize a seminar which focuses on the interaction between GDPR and litigation, corporate law, administrative law and employment law. Erik Valgaeren moderates a panel on Data Governance and Compliance during IBA's Silicon Beach Conference The discussion topic will cover various legal aspects relating to data lifecycle management, both for personal and non personal data. These aspects will include rights in and obligations regarding data, such retention obligations and portability rights. ESG regulation: opportunities, more duties of care, increasing likelihood of liability Companies are swamped by ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance – regulations. The underlying goal is, of course, worth pursuing: a transition to a sustainable world. The latest Legal Updates straight to your mailbox We publish high-quality legal knowledge and insights on our website on a daily basis. If you would like to be promptly informed about the latest developments within your areas of interest, we invite you to sign up for our Legal Updates. Companies unprepared for increasing cyber risks Companies increasingly face cybercrime incidents. Stibbe offers tailor-made solutions. Océane Dieu contributed to the book 'Artificial Intelligence and National Security' Artificial Intelligence is increasingly used for National Security purposes. But what about human rights? Océane Dieu sheds a light on the topic in a chapter she wrote for the book 'Artifical Intelligence and National Security'. Facial Recognition Technology, Drones, and Digital Policing: Compatible with the Fundamental Right to Privacy? Law enforcement agencies increasingly deploy drones for surveillance operations. Océane Dieu examines law enforcement's recourse to facial recognition technology in drones and the worrying consequences on citizens' fundamental right to privacy. ESG and potential director’s liability: taking the lead in the transition to more sustainable business operations There is a lot coming at companies with regard to sustainability matters these days. This could also affect company directors’ responsibilities and liability. In this article, we will discuss some points of attention and share our practical observations.
European Commission publishes major anti-money laundering legislative proposals On 20 July 2021, the European Commission presented a new legislative package containing significant changes to the applicable anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing regime.
Digital Law Up(to)date: Belgian legislator strengthens legislation on crypto-exchange and wallet service providers On 11 February 2022, the Belgian Official Gazette published a new law modifying the Belgian anti-money laundering law. The objective of the text is to introduce new provisions to regulate crypto-exchange and wallet service providers.
Digital Law Up(to)date: (1) Parliamentary initiatives about cyber attacks; (2) ‘Zero tariff’ options before the CJEU; and (3) Council of State, GDPR and encryption In this blog, we briefly present three interesting matters in the field of digital law: (1) Parliamentary initiatives to tackle cyber attacks; (2) 'Zero tariff' options and open internet access do not mix; (3) Council of State, GDPR and encryption.
Charlotte Conings has contributed to "Sweetie 2.0 - Using Artificial Intelligence to Fight Webcam Child Sex Tourism". Charlotte Conings has contributed to the newly published "Sweetie 2.0 - Using Artificial Intelligence to Fight Webcam Child Sex Tourism".
Stibbe launches UBO Webtool In Luxembourg, companies and other legal entities have been required to register their UBO(s) since 31 August 2019. In Belgium, the UBO register is also already operational. The Dutch legislator did not meet the implementation deadline.
Stibbe announces new Counsel and Of Counsel appointments Brussels, 9 January 2020 – The Brussels office of Stibbe has promoted Delphine Gillet, Jan Proesmans and Sophie Bourgois to Counsel and Elisabeth Baeyens to Of Counsel.
Conference: Erik Valgaeren speaks on Algorithmic Criminal Justice at Computers, Privacy and Data Protection Conference Erik Valgaeren, TMT partner at Stibbe in Brussels, speaks about Algorithmic Criminal Justice at the 14th edition of the annual Computers, Privacy and Data Protection Conference taking place from 27-29 January 2021 in Brussels.
Muriël Rosing on panel for GIR Interactive Regional Spotlight The Global Investigations Review is organising the ‘GIR Interactive Regional Spotlight’. During the conference, Muriël Rosing will attend and speak at the panel “The view from continental Europe – key trends impacting compliance and investigations”.
'GDPR 360°' - Interaction between GDPR and other key legal domains Erik Valgaeren, Partner TMT, and his team organize a seminar which focuses on the interaction between GDPR and litigation, corporate law, administrative law and employment law.
Erik Valgaeren moderates a panel on Data Governance and Compliance during IBA's Silicon Beach Conference The discussion topic will cover various legal aspects relating to data lifecycle management, both for personal and non personal data. These aspects will include rights in and obligations regarding data, such retention obligations and portability rights.
ESG regulation: opportunities, more duties of care, increasing likelihood of liability Companies are swamped by ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance – regulations. The underlying goal is, of course, worth pursuing: a transition to a sustainable world.
The latest Legal Updates straight to your mailbox We publish high-quality legal knowledge and insights on our website on a daily basis. If you would like to be promptly informed about the latest developments within your areas of interest, we invite you to sign up for our Legal Updates.
Companies unprepared for increasing cyber risks Companies increasingly face cybercrime incidents. Stibbe offers tailor-made solutions.
Océane Dieu contributed to the book 'Artificial Intelligence and National Security' Artificial Intelligence is increasingly used for National Security purposes. But what about human rights? Océane Dieu sheds a light on the topic in a chapter she wrote for the book 'Artifical Intelligence and National Security'.
Facial Recognition Technology, Drones, and Digital Policing: Compatible with the Fundamental Right to Privacy? Law enforcement agencies increasingly deploy drones for surveillance operations. Océane Dieu examines law enforcement's recourse to facial recognition technology in drones and the worrying consequences on citizens' fundamental right to privacy.
ESG and potential director’s liability: taking the lead in the transition to more sustainable business operations There is a lot coming at companies with regard to sustainability matters these days. This could also affect company directors’ responsibilities and liability. In this article, we will discuss some points of attention and share our practical observations.