“Belgium’s reply did not address the issues raised in the letter of formal notice and the members concerned have remained in office,” the European Commission said. Therefore, a “reasoned opinion” has now been sent to our country. Belgium will again be given two months to take the appropriate measures. If our country defaults, the Commission can bring the matter before the European Court of Justice.
Questions would mainly be asked of the external members of the Data Protection Authority. Among them is top civil servant Frank Robben, who from his various positions is involved in setting up and leading government data projects, which he – in his position as a member of the Data Protection Authority – also controls himself.
Robben was questioned in the House earlier this year about his various positions and indicated that he correctly handles possible conflicts of interest. Something that Robben also repeats now, although he says he does not stick to his position. In any case, the European Commission expects action from our country, a task for Parliament. The matter will be discussed in the House Judiciary Committee next week.
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