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Belgian lawmakers weigh response to EU charges that privacy watchdog lacks independence

By Matthew Newman ( July 14, 2021, 14:53 GMT | Insight) -- Belgian lawmakers are considering several ways to address EU charges that the Belgian data protection authority lacks independence, including dismissing all or some of its management board or revamping its structure, MLex has learned. The Belgian government has until Aug. 9 to respond to the European Commission's complaints. A failure could lead to Belgium facing charges at the EU Court of Justice.Belgian lawmakers are considering several ways to address EU charges that the Belgian data protection authority lacks independence, including dismissing all or some of its management board or revamping its structure, MLex has learned....

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