🇧🇪 Software Hosted in Belgium

Belgium hosts key EU institutions and has a well-established data protection authority (GBA/APD) enforcing GDPR alongside national rules.

Data Protection Law

Data Protection Act of 30 July 2018

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Data Hosting in Belgium

Belgium occupies a unique position in the European data landscape as the seat of major EU institutions, including the European Commission and the European Parliament. This proximity to EU policymakers means that Belgian data protection practices are closely watched and often set informal benchmarks for the rest of the continent.

The Belgian data protection authority, the GBA, has been active in enforcement and has handled several cross-border cases. Brussels has a well-developed data center market serving both the EU institutional sector and the broader business community. Hosting in Belgium is attractive for organizations that work closely with EU institutions or want to demonstrate strong alignment with EU regulatory expectations.

Data Protection Authority

Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit (GBA)

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The GBA fined IAB Europe €250,000 in February 2022 for GDPR violations related to the Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF) used across the online advertising industry, a ruling with wide-reaching implications for adtech.

Why Host in Belgium?

  • Proximity to EU institutions and regulatory bodies
  • Well-connected data center market in Brussels
  • Multilingual workforce and international business culture
  • Strong cross-border connectivity as a European hub

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Hosting in Belgium — FAQ

Is software hosted in Belgium GDPR compliant?
Yes. Belgium is an EU member state and directly implements Data Protection Act of 30 July 2018. All software hosted in Belgium operates under the full scope of GDPR, ensuring your data is protected by European data protection law.
What European software is hosted in Belgium?
European software products hosted in Belgium include Teamleader, Tally. These 2 products provide GDPR-compliant alternatives to US cloud services with data stored under Belgium's jurisdiction.
Why choose Belgium for data hosting?
Belgium offers strong data protection under Data Protection Act of 30 July 2018, full EU membership ensuring GDPR compliance, and a mature digital infrastructure. Hosting your data in Belgium means it is subject to European jurisdiction and cannot be compelled for disclosure under non-EU law such as the US CLOUD Act.

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