Summary
On 31 March 2026, the Court of Cassation handed down a judgment in an appeal against a decision by the Flemish data protection authority (‘VTC’) to impose corrective measures on a city and a Public Social Welfare Centre (‘OCMW’). This appeal is significant because it addresses the VTC’s power to impose corrective measures, as well as its status as a supervisory body.
This article provides an overview of the facts of the case, the arguments put forward by the respondent (VTC) and the decision of the Council of State. Finally, it offers an analysis of the case and the current situation regarding the Flemish governmental entities.
The complete article is available in Dutch, given its relevance for our Flemish stakeholders.
