Data Protection in the Public Sector:
How to Balance Between Legal & Cloud

During this strategic information session, which we organize together with ESCALA, you will get a unique behind-the-scenes look through a practical testimonial. Discover how organizations in the public sector can efficiently tackle data protection challenges, taking into account the latest VTC guidelines.

For many government agencies (cities municipalities, public welfare centers, fire and police zones, hospitals, etc.), it is not always clear whether they fully comply with current guidelines.

‘The Digital Social File’ (DSD) shows that the VTC has taken a position (see VTC implementation letter), but this raises many questions—especially for organizations working with Microsoft 365.

How do you remain VTC-compliant without sacrificing efficiency or user-friendliness?

During this session, you will discover how public organizations can address data protection and cybersecurity safely and efficiently—fully in line with VTC guidelines andNIS2—without compromising on ease of use.

After this information session, you will have a clear understanding of:
✅The current state of information security and privacy within the public sector.
✅How the GDPR, VTC guidelines, NIS2, and the AI Act influence each other.
✅How innovative technologies (such as Microsoft 365 integrations) contribute to both compliance and user-friendliness.
✅The architecture of solutions that combine legal requirements with optimal user experience.
✅A practical case from Heist-op-den-Berg shows how regulations can be applied in practice—with the right technology and integration into existing systems.

✅Insight into the latest developments regarding VTC guidelines, privacy, cybersecurity, and NIS2.
✅Impact of recent VTC guidelines
✅Schrems II ruling and EDPB guidelines
✅EU–US Data Privacy Framework
✅NIS2 and the AI Act

Guest speakers:

Ghent: Stephanie Witters, Legal Expert Cyber Incident Management & lecturer @ SBM 
Antwerp: Kris Proost, DPO / Information Security Consultant WZK 

✅How innovative technologies remain compliant and user-friendly within Microsoft 365.
✅Document management and Office Web Apps Server integration
✅Integration with back-office systems and government platforms

Guest speaker: Luc Deleu, Data-Driven Organization Architect (Ometa) 

✅ How source data is securely shared between different actors without duplication.

Guest speaker: Dirk Van Loock, IT Manager, Municipality of Heist-op-den-Berg

✅ Overview of official security building blocks
✅ Practical application in public organizations

Guest speaker: Peter Van Lier, Senior Program Manager @ Flemish Government

✅How to build a secure and robust infrastructure in accordance with European regulations.

Guest speaker: Marijn Willems, Senior Solution Sales @ Combell

After the session, there will be a networking moment with snacks and drinks, where you can exchange experiences with colleagues, speakers, and technology partners.

Ghent:
🕛Date & Time: Tuesday, December 2, From 09:00 am untill 01:30 pm
📍Location: Raymonde de Larochelaan 13, 9051 Ghent
💸Cost: € 140 excl. VAT – gebruik code ‘OMETA-0212-GENT’ voor gratis deelname

Antwerp:
🕛Date & Time: Thursday, December 4, From 12:00 pm untill 17:00 pm
📍Location: Francis Wellesplein 1, 2018 Antwerp
💸Cost: € 140 excl. VAT – gebruik code ‘OMETA-0412-ANTWERPEN’ voor gratis deelname