Belgium: Belgian Data Protection Authority investigation into Isabel over alleged misqualification as data processor under General Data Protection Regulation

Progress

Current status
in force
12 May 2026 in force

Scope

Implementers
Belgium
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

12 May 2026
in force

Data Protection Authority issued ruling against Isabel over alleged misqualification as data processor under General Data Protection Regulation

On 12 May 2026, the Disputes Chamber of the Belgian Data Protection Authority (GBA) issued a ruling against Isabel, the operator of the TruliUs digital authentication and identification service, imposing an administrative fine of EUR 120'000 for vio…

Event type investigation
Action type ruling
Government branch executive
Government body data protection authority