🇧🇪 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)
Visit DPA websiteThe 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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