Belgium

The Belgian Data Protection Authority published its 2023 annual report, highlighting a year of renewal and strengthened collaboration internally and with European partners. Key initiatives focused on cookie compliance and enhanced support for data protection officers (DPOs). The DPA participated in significant decisions involving TikTok and Meta, reflecting its commitment to robust data protection. Complaints and mediation requests rose, with notable focus on direct marketing and data breaches, underscoring the DPA’s ongoing dedication to privacy and public awareness.