Belgian DPA and UK ICO Sign Cooperation Agreement
On 22 April 2026, the Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA) and the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cross-border cooperation on data protection regulation. The agreement aims to streamline regulatory approaches, facilitate information exchange, and address parallel investigations, reflecting the growing need for international collaboration in a complex digital landscape.
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