Loi du 31/08/1998 transposant en droit belge la directive européenne du 11 mars 1996 concernant la protection juridique des bases de données.

This Belgian law implements a European directive aimed at protecting databases through legal frameworks. It ensures that creators of databases receive legal safeguards for their investments, preventing unauthorized extraction or reuse of data. Database creators, digital service providers, and businesses using large datasets are affected. The law establishes rights to prevent the unfair exploitation of database contents, promoting fair competition in the digital economy.