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GDPR Fines in Belgium

10 data protection authorities · Since 2011

Total Actions

154

Total Fines

€3.5M

Average Fine

€57K

Among actions with fines

Enforcement Trend

Decreasing

About Data Protection Enforcement in Belgium

Belgium is an active enforcer of GDPR and ePrivacy requirements, with 10 data protection authorities overseeing compliance since 2011. To date, Belgium's regulators have taken 154 enforcement actions totaling €3,486,760 in fines. The landmark case was a €600,000 fine against Google Belgium SA in 2020, among the most significant GDPR and ePrivacy penalties recorded for this jurisdiction. Enforcement activity has moderated in recent years, potentially indicating improved compliance across the market or a shift in regulatory priorities. The most frequently enforced violations are unclear cookie information (14 cases), no reject button (12 cases), third-party cookies without consent (12 cases), reflecting the regulatory focus areas in this jurisdiction.

Data Protection Authorities

Autorité de Protection des Données

132 actions€3.5M

Official website

DPA CA

3 actions€0

DPA CouncilofState

2 actions€0

DPA CFI

2 actions€0

DPA CourtofAppealofBruss

2 actions€0

DPA APDGBA

1 actions€0

DPA JugedePaixdeForest

1 actions€0

DPA HofvanBeroep

1 actions€0

DPA HofvanBeroepBrussel

1 actions€0

DPA ConstitutionalCourt

1 actions€0

Enforcement Actions by Year

YearActionsTotal Fines
20111€0
20121€0
20131€0
201910€54K
202025€1.4M
202130€321K
202232€674K
202316€30K
202411€380K
202516€96K
202611€484K

Most Common Violations in Belgium

Unclear Cookie Information
14 actions
No Reject Button
12 actions
Third-Party Cookies Without Consent
12 actions
Misleading Banner Messaging
11 actions
Cookies Placed Before Consent
9 actions
Reject Harder Than Accept
8 actions
Cannot Withdraw Cookie Consent
8 actions
Pre-ticked Consent Boxes
5 actions
No Granular Cookie Choice
5 actions
Cookies Persist After Rejection
2 actions

Frequently Asked Questions

How many GDPR and ePrivacy enforcement actions has Belgium issued?

Belgium has issued 154 enforcement actions related to GDPR and ePrivacy, totaling €3.5M in fines.

What is the largest GDPR and ePrivacy fine in Belgium?

The largest recorded penalty was a €600K fine against Google Belgium SA on 2020-07-14.

How many data protection authorities operate in Belgium?

Belgium has 10 data protection authorities overseeing GDPR and ePrivacy enforcement.

Is GDPR and ePrivacy enforcement decreasing in Belgium?

GDPR and ePrivacy enforcement in Belgium has been decreasing in recent years.

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