405 results Belgian data protection authority fines hospital after data breach for taking insufficient data protection measures In 2021, a Belgian hospital fell victim to a ransomware attack that disrupted critical operations and compromised the personal data of 300,000 people. As a result, the Belgian data protection authority imposed a fine of €200,000 three years later. Belgian DPA rules on employee geographic tracking by public authorities On 21 February 2023, the litigation chamber of the Belgian data protection authority has ruled on the legitimacy of the geographic tracking of employees by a public authority. Constitutional Court: fingerprints on the Belgian eID do not infringe the rights of privacy and to data protection On 14 January 2021, the Constitutional Court validated a legislative measure requiring the inclusion of fingerprints on Belgian eID. According to the Court, it is not contrary to the right to privacy and the right to protection of personal data. Stibbe advises Proximus on the sale of its datacentres business to Datacenter United Stibbe advised the Belgian-listed company Proximus, a leading provider of digital services and communication solutions in Belgium and international markets, on the sale of its datacentres business to Datacenter United for an enterprise value of €128 mio. Stibbe advises Belgacom, T-Systems International GmbH, Strabag AG and Efkon AG Stibbe assisted a consortium composed of Belgacom, T-Systems International GmbH, Strabag AG, and Efkon AG with the preparation of its bid and with the negotiations and subsequent closing of the contract for the realization of the ETCS PPR project. Stibbe advises Dierenartsen zonder grenzen / Vétérinaires sans Frontières Belgium Stibbe has assisted Dierenartsen Zonder Grenzen / Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Belgium with pro bono legal advice regarding GDPR compliance. Stibbe assists major telecom operator Stibbe assisted a major telecom operator with a large-scale cyber attack on its company systems. Stibbe advises ArmenTekort Stibbe has advised ArmenTekort on data processing and GDPR compliance. Stibbe advised Impact Expansion on its investment in the tech leader Wooclap Stibbe advised Impact Expansion, a Belgian investment fund pioneering in impact investing, on its EUR 25 million investment in the Belgian software publisher Wooclap, a leader in educational engagement and active learning platforms. TMT seminar series 2025 Our Brussels TMT team is organising five new seminars that delve into cutting-edge topics within the area of technology law, offering valuable and practical insights for your organisation. Stibbe advises Floating PV Stibbe acted as a transaction counsel to Floating PV NV, a vehicle set up by Sibelco, Groep Machiels and Luminus to build five hectares of floating solar panels at Sibelco’s Schansheide quarry in Dessel. Stibbe advises Lagardère Travel Retail Stibbe advised Lagardère Travel Retail on the acquisition of International Duty Free. Stibbe advises the underwriters of Xior's capital increase Stibbe advised the underwriters on the EUR 205.7 million capital increase of Xior. Stibbe advises Kinepolis group Stibbe advised Kinepolis group on the acquisition of US movie theater chain MJR Digital Cinemas and Arcaplex Spijkenisse BV, a Netherlands-based company that operates cinema, in the framework of its international expansion. Stibbe advises the Belgian Buildings Agency Stibbe advised the Belgian Buildings Agency on the financial close of the Dendermonde Prison project. Getting the Deal Through - Private M&A 2023: The BeNeLux chapters A team of Stibbe lawyers from our Brussels, Luxembourg and Amsterdam offices have authored the BeNeLux sections of the Private M&A 2023 chapters published by Lexology Getting the Deal Through. Belgian Court of Cassation balances right to privacy with right to information In a recent judgement of 18 October 2022, the Belgian Court of Cassation has weighed the fundamental right to privacy against the equally fundamental right to information and freedom of expression. Belgian minister of finance announces stricter scope of beneficial copyright tax regime In the context of the beneficial copyright tax regime, the Belgian government seems adamant to limit the scope and benefits of this regime. What will be the consequences, and will it survive the Belgian Constitutional Court? Pagination Previous page Page 10 Current page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Next page
Belgian data protection authority fines hospital after data breach for taking insufficient data protection measures In 2021, a Belgian hospital fell victim to a ransomware attack that disrupted critical operations and compromised the personal data of 300,000 people. As a result, the Belgian data protection authority imposed a fine of €200,000 three years later.
Belgian DPA rules on employee geographic tracking by public authorities On 21 February 2023, the litigation chamber of the Belgian data protection authority has ruled on the legitimacy of the geographic tracking of employees by a public authority.
Constitutional Court: fingerprints on the Belgian eID do not infringe the rights of privacy and to data protection On 14 January 2021, the Constitutional Court validated a legislative measure requiring the inclusion of fingerprints on Belgian eID. According to the Court, it is not contrary to the right to privacy and the right to protection of personal data.
Stibbe advises Proximus on the sale of its datacentres business to Datacenter United Stibbe advised the Belgian-listed company Proximus, a leading provider of digital services and communication solutions in Belgium and international markets, on the sale of its datacentres business to Datacenter United for an enterprise value of €128 mio.
Stibbe advises Belgacom, T-Systems International GmbH, Strabag AG and Efkon AG Stibbe assisted a consortium composed of Belgacom, T-Systems International GmbH, Strabag AG, and Efkon AG with the preparation of its bid and with the negotiations and subsequent closing of the contract for the realization of the ETCS PPR project.
Stibbe advises Dierenartsen zonder grenzen / Vétérinaires sans Frontières Belgium Stibbe has assisted Dierenartsen Zonder Grenzen / Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Belgium with pro bono legal advice regarding GDPR compliance.
Stibbe assists major telecom operator Stibbe assisted a major telecom operator with a large-scale cyber attack on its company systems.
Stibbe advised Impact Expansion on its investment in the tech leader Wooclap Stibbe advised Impact Expansion, a Belgian investment fund pioneering in impact investing, on its EUR 25 million investment in the Belgian software publisher Wooclap, a leader in educational engagement and active learning platforms.
TMT seminar series 2025 Our Brussels TMT team is organising five new seminars that delve into cutting-edge topics within the area of technology law, offering valuable and practical insights for your organisation.
Stibbe advises Floating PV Stibbe acted as a transaction counsel to Floating PV NV, a vehicle set up by Sibelco, Groep Machiels and Luminus to build five hectares of floating solar panels at Sibelco’s Schansheide quarry in Dessel.
Stibbe advises Lagardère Travel Retail Stibbe advised Lagardère Travel Retail on the acquisition of International Duty Free.
Stibbe advises the underwriters of Xior's capital increase Stibbe advised the underwriters on the EUR 205.7 million capital increase of Xior.
Stibbe advises Kinepolis group Stibbe advised Kinepolis group on the acquisition of US movie theater chain MJR Digital Cinemas and Arcaplex Spijkenisse BV, a Netherlands-based company that operates cinema, in the framework of its international expansion.
Stibbe advises the Belgian Buildings Agency Stibbe advised the Belgian Buildings Agency on the financial close of the Dendermonde Prison project.
Getting the Deal Through - Private M&A 2023: The BeNeLux chapters A team of Stibbe lawyers from our Brussels, Luxembourg and Amsterdam offices have authored the BeNeLux sections of the Private M&A 2023 chapters published by Lexology Getting the Deal Through.
Belgian Court of Cassation balances right to privacy with right to information In a recent judgement of 18 October 2022, the Belgian Court of Cassation has weighed the fundamental right to privacy against the equally fundamental right to information and freedom of expression.
Belgian minister of finance announces stricter scope of beneficial copyright tax regime In the context of the beneficial copyright tax regime, the Belgian government seems adamant to limit the scope and benefits of this regime. What will be the consequences, and will it survive the Belgian Constitutional Court?