BEL GVT Data Governance Law


On Oct. 17, BEL GVT issued Royal Decree on data governance law.


  • BEL GVT issued Royal Decree implementing EU regulation 2022/868 on European data governance and amending EU regulation 2018/1724 as per gazette (OG 2024009520).
  • The consolidated legislation includes the changes implemented by Royal Decree.
  • Amendments
  • Changesmade by BEL GVT set out definitions, data mediation services, data altruism organizations, and details on penalty payments, as well as final provisions.
  • Changes in line with EU regulation 2022/868 include change under data altruism organizations, Art. 5. in accordance with Article 17(1) of EU Regulation 2022/868.
  • A public national register of recognized data altruism organizations shall be established, which may be consulted on the website of the FPS Economy.
  • Known as Federal Public Service Economy, SMEs, Self-employed and Energy economy.
  • Effectiveness
  • Royal Decree is effective as of Nov. 6, 2024.

Regulators BEL GVT
Entity Types B/D; Corp
Reference Dec, OG 2024009520, 10/17/2024; DGA Reg 2022/868; Citation: OG 2024009520;
Functions Compliance; Legal; Operations; Privacy; Record Retention; Registration/Licensing; Reporting; Technology
Countries Belgium
Category
State
Products Corporate
Regions EMEA
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 10/17/2024
Effective Date 11/6/2024
Rule Id 230265
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 10/17/2024
Report Section EU

Last substantive update on 10/21/2024