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Clearer rules for the work of private investigators
Official title: Wetsvoorstel tot wijziging van de wet van 18 mei 2024 tot regeling van de private opsporing betreffende de duur van observaties, het onderzoek tijdens burgerlijke procedures en het gebruik van opnameapparatuur.
Status: Parliament is still discussing this proposal, for example in a committee or while waiting for advice. (parliament: ‘Pending in the Chamber’)
In plain language
- Private investigators will be allowed to observe someone for up to four days within a thirty-day period, use smartphones or cameras, and gather evidence for ongoing civil cases.
- These rules apply to private investigators and their clients, such as insurers, companies, or individuals needing evidence for legal proceedings.
- If an investigator conducts an inquiry involving you, clearer limits will apply, while your privacy remains protected because fully automatic recordings without human control stay prohibited.
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How parliament voted
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