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2026
The Spanish and Belgian DPAs promote good data protection practices for the video game sector
The Spanish and Belgian data protection authorities publish the document ‘Recommendations and Best Practices for Data Protection in Video Games’, the first one produced by European data protection authorities to promote best practices for ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the design, development and distribution of video games.
2026
The Belgian Data Protection Authority and its UK counterpart enter a cooperation agreement.
In an increasingly complex and global technological landscape, it is essential for data protection authorities to work together to ensure greater consistency and certainty for individuals and organizations processing personal data. Today, the Belgian Data Protection Authority (Belgian DPA) and its UK counterpart (ICO- Information Commissioner’s Office) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a framework for smooth and effective cooperation. The signing took place at the Privacy Symposium in Venice (Italy).In an increasingly complex and global technological landscape, it is essential for data protection authorities to work together to ensure greater consistency and certainty for individuals and organizations processing personal data. Today, the Belgian Data Protection Authority (Belgian DPA) and its UK counterpart (ICO- Information Commissioner’s Office) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a framework for smooth and effective cooperation. The signing took place at the Privacy Symposium in Venice (Italy).
2026
“AI & Data Protection” series – The impact of artificial intelligence on privacy
The Belgian Data Protection Authority published a brochure today titled “The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Privacy”, the first publication in its “AI & Data Protection” initiative. This series reflects the DPA’s ongoing commitment to raising awareness among citizens and businesses about AI in the context of data protection law.
2026
Privacy Risks of AI-Generated Imagery: the Belgian DPA signs joint statement
Data protection authorities from across the globe have today published a Joint Statement on AI-Generated Imagery.
2025
FATCA: the Market Court refers 13 preliminary questions to the CJEU
The Market Court has decided to submit 13 preliminary questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in the context of the FATCA case. This decision seeks to obtain essential clarification on the conformity of the agreement and on the legal framework applicable to data transfers to the United States.