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These Directives were due to be implemented in the EU Member States before 25 May 2011.

This blog post is the third and final part of our blog series in which we highlight the main changes in the digital age from a tech & IP law perspective.

On 25 February 2016, the Belgian Privacy Commission published an opinion on cloud computing by data controllers.

New EU regulations introduce mandatory online withdrawal functions for e-commerce, requiring companies to provide easily accessible, clearly labeled cancellation tools with two-step confirmation processes. Companies must verify their webshops comply with specific criteria including permanent availability throughout withdrawal periods and explicit confirmation buttons to prevent unintentional cancellations.

The European Commission has launched a targeted consultation on EU copyright laws to review the 2019 Digital Single Market Directive and explore potential reforms addressing generative AI challenges.

Applying these principles to the case at hand, the ECJ first found that users of TPB were given access to copyright-protected works at all times and in all places.

This blog post is the second part of our digital law series in which we highlight the main changes in the digital age from a Tech & IP law perspective.

From June 19, 2026, all online traders active within the EU are required to provide a “withdrawal button” on their websites and apps.

Smart homes, smart cars, smart health, smart wearables, smart banking, etc. Everything around us is gaining a "smart" element. Definitions on the Internet-of-Things (IoT) are plentiful...

On 1 October 2019, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) handed down a crucial decision impacting how consent is obtained on the internet

Such clause has often been included in employment contracts in the past. But as from 10 November 2022, the law on transparent and predictable working conditions...

Belgian businesses operating online stores must prepare for significant changes to consumer withdrawal rights. New EU-mandated rules introduce strict requirements for online withdrawal functions, including a two-step confirmation process and specific accessibility standards that will fundamentally reshape how e-commerce platforms handle product returns.

The EU General Court's landmark judgment in Booking Holdings v Commission marks a pivotal shift in merger control enforcement, validating the European Commission's authority to block conglomerate mergers based on ecosystem strengthening and market contestability concerns. This decision establishes that even marginal market share increases in adjacent markets can justify prohibition when they entrench dominance and reduce competitive dynamics.

Our digital economy has become more and more data driven. Databases today are increasingly generated and verified with the means of machines, sensors and other new technologies, for example Artificial Intelligence or the Internet of Things.

The Opinion finds that a media player integrating illegal hyperlinks to copyright protected works infringes the rights of the right holders of these works.

CNIL regarded this proposal as insufficient and imposed a fine of EUR 100,000.