Belgian economic mission UK 9-12 May 2022

Belgian economic mission UK 9-12 May 2022

EDPO is delighted to have participated in the Belgian Economic Mission to the United Kingdom last week. A few days full of opportunities! We were able to achieve one of our most important goals: raising awareness on the

GDPR forgotten obligation to appoint a Representative amongst Belgian and UK companies alike.

We were honoured to be given the opportunity to tell the story of EDPO and EDPO UK Ltd in doing business with the UK at the FEB – Fédération des Entreprises de Belgique Success Story Breakfast in the presence of Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium.

EDPO also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain (BLCC) that aims to foster close collaboration regarding GDPR compliance of UK companies active in Belgium & the EU. We are thrilled to work on reinforcing our presence in the UK every day with the help of the BLCC.

Last but not least, EDPO attended two stimulating days of seminars in Oxford and Cambridge to discuss the GDPR in the context of the health industry with life sciences companies. Our team took the opportunity to meet with some of our trusted local partners, and to enjoy a fun show at the Phoenix theatre too.

Thank you hub.brusselsand all organisers who made this mission a great success!

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Diego Mommaerts

Diego studied Law at the University catholique de Louvain in Belgium where he focused on Data Protection and IP Law, including a thesis on the subject of Privacy by Design and Privacy by Default. He’s CIPP/E certified. During his academic years, Diego worked as a consultant, a treasurer and a board member of a student association which provides legal advice to SMEs and individuals. He also developed and launched the local branch of a non-profit organisation and managed it for two years. Diego has been closely involved in his family’s business for many years, an experience which enabled him to develop strong entrepreneurial skills. He is also a computer buff who is passionate about new technologies. Diego speaks French, English and Dutch.

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