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Find free stock photo sources that are safe for commercial use on your business website. Unsplash, Pexels, Pixabay and more, with license details.

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AI-Built Website and GBA Complaint: Who Pays in Belgium?

Your builder used Cursor or Lovable. The cookie banner does not work. The GBA fines you, not OpenAI. What changes 9 December 2026.

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GDPR & Privacy

AI-Built Website and GBA Complaint: Who Pays in Belgium?

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Your builder used Cursor or Lovable. The cookie banner does not work. The GBA fines you, not OpenAI. What changes 9 December 2026.

11 min read · Updated May 2026

AI-Built Website Liability Under EU Law

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Cursor, Lovable and ChatGPT helped build your site. The GDPR controller is still you. What the AI Act, EDPB and 9 Dec 2026 actually change.

9 min read · Updated May 2026

Belgian Cookie Banner Rules: GBA Checks and Fines

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What your cookie banner must do in Belgium. GBA enforcement, equal reject button, no dark patterns and a checklist included.

11 min read · Updated May 2026

Belgian GBA Cookie Enforcement: What They Check

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The Belgian Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit (GBA) enforces cookie rules under the Wet van 13 juni 2005. Here is what they check and how to fix your cookie setup.

7 min read · Updated Apr 2026

Contact Form GDPR Requirements: Article 13 Compliance

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What a GDPR-compliant contact form needs: Article 13 information, the right legal basis (legitimate interest vs precontractual), unchecked boxes, retention.

9 min read · Updated May 2026

Data Breach Reporting Under GDPR: 72-Hour Notification

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Report a personal data breach under GDPR Article 33: the 72-hour clock, when notification is required, what to file and when to tell affected individuals.

10 min read · Updated May 2026

Data Processing Agreement (DPA): Article 28 GDPR Guide

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When a third-party service needs a Data Processing Agreement under GDPR Article 28: required clauses, common processors and how to handle DPA refusal.

8 min read · Updated May 2026

GDPR Compliance Checklist for Belgian Businesses (2026)

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GDPR checklist for Belgian businesses: cookies, privacy policy, KBO number, legal notices, contact forms and DPAs. GBA-aligned and ready for 2026 audits.

7 min read · Updated May 2026

GDPR Compliance Checklist for Belgian Businesses (2026)

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35-point GDPR checklist for Belgian businesses. APD/GBA enforcement, Wet 30 juli 2018, KBO/BCE number, cookie consent rules, Brussels bilingual obligations.

11 min read · Updated May 2026

GDPR Data Retention Periods: Article 5(1)(e) Guide

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How long can you keep personal data under GDPR? The Article 5(1)(e) storage limitation principle and retention periods by data category for EU businesses.

9 min read · Updated May 2026

GDPR Records of Processing: Article 30 Template

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Build the Article 30 GDPR record of processing activities. Who is exempt, what to include, controller vs processor versions and a ready-to-fill template.

8 min read · Updated May 2026

GDPR Website Audit for Belgian Businesses: Step-by-Step

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Step-by-step GDPR website audit for Belgian businesses. APD/GBA inspection approach, cookie testing, 10-year retention, bilingual notices.

8 min read · Updated May 2026

Google Analytics and GDPR: Is GA4 Legal in the EU? (2026)

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Can you use Google Analytics 4 in the EU? The consent requirement, the EU-US DPF transfer mechanism, Consent Mode v2 limits and cookieless alternatives.

10 min read · Updated May 2026

How to Create a Privacy Policy (Free Generator + Guide)

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Create a GDPR-compliant privacy policy for your website. Use our free generator or follow this guide to write one yourself.

10 min read · Updated Apr 2026

GDPR Fines for Small Businesses: Real Cases and Amounts

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Real GDPR fines for small businesses: actual cases from 1,000 to 50,000 EUR. What triggers enforcement and how to avoid it.

7 min read · Updated Apr 2026

Product Liability Directive 2024/2853 in Belgium

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Directive (EU) 2024/2853 makes software and AI 'products' for strict liability on 9 December 2026. What changes for your Belgian SMB.

11 min read · Updated May 2026

Product Liability Directive 2024/2853: 9 Dec 2026

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Directive (EU) 2024/2853 makes software and AI 'products' for strict liability on 9 Dec 2026. What it means for SMBs, and what it does not change.

9 min read · Updated May 2026

The EU AI Act for Belgian Website Owners: 2 August 2026

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Article 50 of the AI Act takes effect 2 August 2026. APD/GBA and BIPT supervise. What Belgian SMB sites really must label and what they need not.

9 min read · Updated May 2026

The EU AI Act for Website Owners (2026)

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Article 50 applies 2 Aug 2026. For most SMB sites it creates almost no new obligations. Here's the honest checklist before the deadline.

11 min read · Updated May 2026

Accessibility

Belgian Hotel Accessibility: Booking Flow Checklist

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EAA compliance for Belgian hotel websites under Wet van 5 november 2023. Fix your date picker, room selector and payment form for WCAG 2.1 AA.

8 min read · Updated May 2026

EAA Enforcement in Belgium: What FOD Economie Checks

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EAA enforcement in Belgium runs through FOD Economie under Boek XIX WER. What the Economic Inspection checks, who is exempt and what fines cost.

10 min read · Updated Apr 2026

EAA for Belgian SMBs: Website Rules from June 2025

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Practical EAA guide for Belgian SMBs under the Wet van 5 november 2023. Microenterprise exemption, KBO/BCE number, WCAG 2.1 AA explained.

7 min read · Updated May 2026

EAA Penalties in Belgium: Up to €200,000 (FOD Economie)

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EAA penalties in Belgium reach €200,000 or 6% of turnover under FOD Economie / SPF Économie. Wet van 5 november 2023, Brussels bilingual rules.

9 min read · Updated May 2026

Accessibility Statement: What It Is and How to Write One

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An accessibility statement shows your commitment to an accessible website. Here is what to include and a template you can use.

7 min read · Updated Apr 2026

Website Accessibility Overlays vs. Real Compliance

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Accessibility overlays promise a one-click fix but don't deliver. Learn why they fail and what actually works.

8 min read · Updated Apr 2026

Security

My Website Says 'Not Secure'. Here's How to Fix It

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Your browser shows 'Not Secure' for your website? Here is what it means and how to fix it step by step.

6 min read · Updated Apr 2026

Website Security Checklist: 10 Things to Check Today

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A practical security checklist for small business websites. 10 things you can check and fix today without technical expertise.

8 min read · Updated Apr 2026

GDPR Requires a Secure Website: What You Need to Know

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GDPR Article 32 requires you to protect personal data with appropriate security. Here is what that means for your website.

7 min read · Updated Apr 2026

Outdated WordPress Plugins Are a Security Risk

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Outdated WordPress plugins are the top attack vector for small business sites. Learn how to check, update and review your plugins.

6 min read · Updated Apr 2026

Website Hacked? Here's What to Do Right Now

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Your website has been hacked or shows signs of malware. Here are the steps to take right now to contain the damage and get back online.

10 min read · Updated Apr 2026

What Does a Website Security Scan Check?

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What a website security scan actually checks: SSL, headers, vulnerable libraries, outdated CMS and more. Learn what the results mean and how to fix issues.

11 min read · Updated Apr 2026

SSL Certificate: What It Is, Why You Need It

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An SSL certificate encrypts data between your website and visitors. Here's what it does, why you need one and how to get one for free.

7 min read · Updated May 2026

E-Commerce

Withdrawal Button for Belgian Webshops: 19 June 2026

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From 19 June 2026 every EU webshop must show a withdrawal button. Belgium missed the deadline. WER Book VI, FOD Economie, practical checklist.

6 min read · Updated May 2026

"Buy Now" vs "Order": Why Your Button Text Matters Legally

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EU law requires specific wording on order buttons. The wrong text could make your orders non-binding. Here is what your checkout button must say.

7 min read · Updated Apr 2026

Belgian Webshop Compliance: Complete Checklist

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A full checklist of legal requirements for online shops in Belgium. KBO, order buttons, withdrawal rights, pricing rules and more.

9 min read · Updated Apr 2026

EU Checkout Rules: Button Text, Pricing, Consent

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Ecommerce checkout compliance: order button text, VAT price display, withdrawal rights and consent rules under EU and Belgian WER Book VI.

9 min read · Updated Apr 2026

Belgium 14-Day Right of Withdrawal: Rules & Exceptions

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Belgian webshop guide to the 14-day right of withdrawal (herroepingsrecht): when it starts, exemptions, refund timing, and 12-month penalty risk.

8 min read · Updated May 2026

Discount Pricing Rules: The 30-Day Prior Price Requirement

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EU Omnibus Directive requires showing the lowest price from the past 30 days when advertising a discount. Here is how it works.

8 min read · Updated Apr 2026

EU Consumer Rights for Online Sellers: Plain-Language Guide

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EU consumer protection law affects every online shop. Here are the rules you need to follow, explained without legal jargon.

7 min read · Updated May 2026

Email Marketing

Double Opt-in: Required or Not? It Depends on the Country

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Double opt-in is required in Germany, recommended in Austria, and optional elsewhere in Europe. Here's what the law says in each country and how to set it up.

7 min read · Updated Apr 2026

Newsletter Signup Forms: GDPR Requirements

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Your newsletter signup form needs more than a checkbox. Here are the GDPR rules for email consent, what to store and how to avoid common mistakes.

8 min read · Updated Apr 2026

Pre-checked Signup Boxes Are Illegal: Here's Why

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Pre-checked checkboxes for newsletters and marketing don't count as valid consent under GDPR. The Planet49 ruling made this clear. Here's what to fix.

9 min read · Updated Apr 2026

SPF, DKIM and DMARC: Email Security in Plain Language

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SPF, DKIM and DMARC explained simply. Learn what they do, why you need them and how to set them up for your domain.

7 min read · Updated May 2026

Why Your Business Emails End Up in Spam (And How to Fix It)

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Business emails landing in spam? You're probably missing SPF, DKIM or DMARC records. Here's what they are and how to set them up.

8 min read · Updated Apr 2026

Belgian Soft Opt-in: Email Customers Without Consent

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Belgian webshops can email existing customers without fresh consent under Article XII.13 WER. Four soft opt-in conditions explained.

8 min read · Updated May 2026

Email Marketing Consent: Country-by-Country Rules

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Email marketing rules differ across Europe. Here are the consent requirements for Belgium, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and more.

12 min read · Updated May 2026

Images

How Our Image Copyright Check Tool Detects Unlicensed Photos

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Our image copyright check tool detects stock photo CDN matches, embedded metadata and watermark traces on every page of your website. Here is how it works.

9 min read · Updated May 2026