Document background
The Notice of Personal Data Processing is a mandatory document under both the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Belgian data protection law. It must be provided to data subjects at the time their personal data is collected, or within a reasonable period if the data is obtained indirectly. The notice ensures transparency about how organizations process personal data, reflecting requirements from the Belgian Data Protection Authority and incorporating national specificities. It should be used whenever an organization collects or processes personal data of individuals in Belgium, whether they are customers, employees, or other stakeholders. The document must include specific information about processing activities, data subject rights, and contact details for data protection queries, while being written in clear, plain language accessible to all data subjects.
