SWDE (Société Wallonne des Eaux) – €86,000 Fine (Belgium, 2026)
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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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-10019About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. SWDE (Société Wallonne des Eaux) - Belgium (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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