Belgium APD News

Director Position, Contentious Chamber, Belgian DPA, Deadline 23rd Apr

The Belgian Chamber of Representatives has issued a call for candidates for the position of Director of the Contentious Chamber of the Autoriteit voor Gegevensbescherming (APD). The Director will join the APD's Management Committee and lead the Contentious Chamber. Candidates must be Dutch-speaking magistrates. Applications must be submitted within thirty days of publication in the Belgian Official Journal (Moniteur belge), with a deadline of 23 April 2026. The application process is handled exclusively through the Chamber of Representatives.

AI Impact on Privacy, Belgian APD Brochure

The Belgian Data Protection Authority (APD) published on April 13, 2026 a first brochure entitled 'The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Privacy', the inaugural publication of its 'AI & Data Protection' series. The brochure is aimed at citizens who interact with AI systems daily and explains how these systems function, the types of personal data they process, the associated risks, and the rights granted to individuals under data protection legislation. This initiative builds on APD's December 2024 publication on AI systems and the GDPR.

APD and UK ICO Sign Data Protection Cooperation Agreement at Venice

The Belgian Data Protection Authority (APD) and the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding titled 'Cooperation in the Regulation of Laws Protecting Personal Data' at the Privacy Symposium in Venice, Italy. The agreement establishes a cooperation framework for cross-border data protection enforcement, including information sharing, best practices exchange, and coordinated investigations affecting both countries.