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Cybercriminals thrive on the COVID-19 pandemic

07/04/2020
Cybersecurity

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic changed our lives drastically as it impacts our health system, our economy and our daily interactions. But in addition to these persistent threats, the virus created an environment in which cybercriminals thrive.

trade marks

What you need to know about trade marks

23/03/2020
Intellectual property

The slogan ‘Just do it’, Lacoste’s crocodile, the yellow colour of Zwitsal and the shape of Toblerone chocolate: what do they have in common? You wouldn’t think so right away, but all these signs are protected trade marks. 

corona virus privacy

COVID-19: Can health data be processed? + FAQ

23/03/2020
Privacy & data protection

Now that a large part of Belgium and the world is in the grip of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) and preventive measures have been promulgated by the Belgian government, the question arises as to what personal data organisations are allowed to process of their employees in the context of the new coronavirus. A brief explanation.

Brussels

Timelex legal partner of DE4A project

16/03/2020
News & announcements

Timelex was chosen to take charge of legal compliance, including notably by ensuring that the project is executed in accordance with the EU’s high data protection standards.

Loyalty card

Loyalty cards and schemes: can the eID BE used in Belgium?

11/03/2020
Privacy & data protection

Under the new eID legislation, can an organization read the eID for a loyalty card or other loyalty schemes electronically?

Camera Act | Timelex

Timelex successfully defends the Camera Act before the Belgian Constitutional Court

21/02/2020
News & announcements

In a major decision, the Belgian Constitutional Court decided on 20 February 2020 to uphold the recently approved Camera Act.

Selling, purchasing or licensing personal data | Timelex

What should one keep in mind when selling, purchasing or licensing personal data?

18/02/2020
Privacy & data protection

Buying, selling or licensing are different ways of exchanging personal data. As a result, organisations can often quickly acquire new income. However, personal data is not a classic commodity, so can it just be traded or exchanged? What legal rules should be taken into account?

Reselling e-books | Timelex

You can't just resell an e-book

17/02/2020
Intellectual property

The website of Tom Kabinet - an online platform for buying and selling second-hand e-books - ceased to exist when the Court of Justice ruled that the author's or rightholder's consent is required for the resale of second-hand e-books. A brief analysis.

data donation

Personal data donation: a legal oxymoron beneficial to science?

20/01/2020
Privacy & data protection

One of the most common questions in European research projects today is how to ensure access to research material and research data. Data donation (or data donorship) is mentioned more and more frequently as a possible solution.

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