SWDE (Société Wallonne des Eaux) – €86,000 Fine (Belgium, 2026)

€86,000Autorité de Protection des Données12 May 2026Belgium
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SWDE was fined for not providing enough information when processing employee data and recording calls. This case shows that companies must be transparent about how they handle personal information. Small businesses should ensure they inform employees about data processing practices.

What happened

SWDE was fined for insufficient information provided to employees regarding data processing and call recording.

Who was affected

Employees whose data was processed and calls were recorded without adequate information were affected.

What the authority found

The Autorité de Protection des Données found that SWDE did not meet the transparency requirements of GDPR when processing employee data.

Why this matters

This case serves as a reminder for companies to be clear and upfront about their data processing activities. Transparency is key to building trust with employees.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 21(GDPR)
Art. 24(GDPR)
Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Art. 6(1)(e) GDPR
Art. 12(1) GDPR
Art. 12(2) GDPR
Art. 28(3) GDPR
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Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Art. 6(1)(e) GDPR
Art. 12(1) GDPR
Art. 12(2) GDPR
Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 21(GDPR)
Art. 24(GDPR)
Art. 28(3) GDPR

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Full Legal Summary
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This case involves employee data processing and call recording without sufficient information, not cookie or consent violations.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for SWDE (Société Wallonne des Eaux) in BE

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

12 May 2026

Authority

Autorité de Protection des Données

Fine Amount

€86,000

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-10019

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