Belgium - August 24 2011
On July 13, 2011, the Belgian Privacy Commission (the “Belgian DPA”) signed a Protocol with the Ministry of Justice which significantly simplifies the authorization procedure for binding corporate rules (“BCRs”) under Belgian law.
Wim Nauwelaerts
Belgium - January 12 2011
Earlier this month, the Belgian Privacy Commission (the "Belgian DPA") published its December 15, 2010 Recommendation on Mobile Mapping (Recommandation d'initiative en matière de Mobile Mapping, or "the Recommendation").
Wim Nauwelaerts
Lithuania - June 4 2009
On April 17, 2009, the Lithuanian Data Protection Agency (ADA) issued recommendations on video surveillance, specifying that the use of CCTV should be notified by data controllers, irrespective of whether or not the images collected are recorded in a file.
Dr. Jörg Hladjk, Christopher Kuner, Olivier Proust
Belgium - June 4 2009
On April 22, 2009, the Belgian Public Prosecutor ordered 17 Internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to a Dutch website (www.kinderporno.nl) that was disclosing the names and locations of individuals suspected of pedophile crimes.
Dr. Jörg Hladjk, Christopher Kuner, Olivier Proust
Spain - June 4 2009
On May 13, 2009, the Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD) issued extensive guidance with online privacy and security recommendations.
Dr. Jörg Hladjk, Christopher Kuner, Olivier Proust