FAQ
Privacy in general
- Does the Commission deal with all infringements on my privacy?
- Does the Privacy Law have to be observed for every single processing operation?
- Which information does the controller have to provide me with when he processes my data?
- If I am the victim of a violation of the Privacy Law and have suffered damage as a result of that violation, can I appeal to the Commission for compensation?
- Can the Commission impose a fine on somebody who has violated the Privacy Law?
- Can I access the personal data the Commission keeps about me (article 10 of the Privacy Law)?
- How does the Commission deal with my complaint (article 13 of the Privacy Law)?
- Does the exercise of my right of access (article 10 of the Privacy Law) mean that I have to be able to access my file?
- Can anyone use my personal data?
- What are sensitive data and are there rules for using them?
- For my members of staff, I have drawn up internal regulations regarding the use of means of telecommunication (mobile phones, e-mail and Internet at work). Can I ask the Commission to verify whether my text observes the provisions of the Privacy Law?
- I regularly receive unwanted e-mail (spam) on my computer. What can I do about this?
- Do I have to observe the Privacy Law when organizing a school reunion?
- A school wants to attract new pupils. May the town council transmit an address list, at the school's request, for example of all inhabitants born in a certain year?
- A (youth) association wants to attract new members. May the town council transmit an address list, at the (youth) association's request, for example of all inhabitants of one or more streets?
