The transposition of the NIS 2 Directive
The transposition of NIS 2 in Belgium
According to Article 41, by 17 October 2024, Member States shall adopt and publish the measures necessary to comply with the NIS 2 Directive. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. They shall apply those measures from 18 October 2024.
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Status of transposition of the NIS 2 Directive.
NIS 2 Transposition in Belgium
Article 1 - This law regulates a matter referred to in Article 74 of the Constitution.
Article 2 - This law aims, in particular, to transpose Directive (EU) 2022/2555 of the European Parliament and of the Council of December 14, 2022, on measures to ensure a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union, amending Regulation (EU) No. 910/2014 and Directive (EU) 2018/1972, and repealing Directive (EU) 2016/1148. This directive is hereinafter referred to as the "NIS2 Directive".
The law of April 26, 2024 establishing a framework for the cybersecurity of networks and information systems of general interest for public security (“NIS2 law”) was published on Friday the 17th of May in the Moniteur belge / Begisch Stadblad.
This law transposes into Belgian law Directive (EU) 2022/2555 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2022 (the “NIS2 directive”) on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union, amending Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 and Directive (EU) 2018/1972, and repealing Directive (EU) 2016/1148, and repeals the Law of 7 April 2019 establishing a framework for the security of networks and information systems of general interest for public security (the "NIS1 law").
The NIS2 law, which was coordinated by the Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium (CCB) and the Prime Minister's Cabinet, is an important step towards making Belgium one of the least cyber-vulnerable countries in the world.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT FOR THE "NIS2 LAW" AND ITS DRAFT IMPLEMENTING ROYAL DECREE
The Prime Minister has tasked the Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium with organising a public consultation on the preliminary draft for the law establishing a framework for the cybersecurity of network and information systems of general interest for public security (“NIS2 law”), as well as on its draft implementing Royal Decree.
Annex I - PRELIMINARY DRAFT LAW
Annex II - DRAFT EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM
Annex III - DRAFT IMPLEMENTING ROYAL DECREE
Status of transposition of the NIS Directive (2016/1148).
Transposed.
Single point of contact
National competent authority for DSPs (Digital Service Providers (DSP) and OES
Note: Cloud computing services, online marketplacesand online search engines are in the scope of NIS).
Same as single point of contact.