Belgium:
Belgium Allows Class Actions For GDPR Infringements
07 November 2018
by
Laurent De Muyter
,
Undine Von Diemar
,
Olivier Haas
,
Jörg Hladjk
,
Bastiaan Kout
,
Jonathon Little
,
Martin Lotz
,
Hatziri Minaudier
,
Selma Olthof
,
Audrey Paquet
,
Sara Rizzon
,
Irene Robledo
,
Elizabeth A. Robertson
and
Rhys Thomas
Jones Day
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On July 19, the Belgian Federal Parliament adopted a law allowing class actions in Belgium
for GDPR infringements (source document in French and Dutch). Class
actions in Belgium are open not only to consumers but also to small
and medium-size undertakings. The law still needs to be published
in the official journal, but the provision about class action for
GDPR infringements will apply retroactively as of May 25.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.
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