What Is GRC? Governance, Risk and Compliance Explained for Belgian Teams

Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) is essential for Belgian organisations under strict GDPR enforcement by the GBA/APD (Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit) and emerging NIS2 cybersecurity rules. GRC structures how organisations are directed, risks are managed and obligations like the Belgian Data Protection Act 2018 are met.​

GRC integrates governance, risk and compliance through shared processes and data, vital for the DPA’s 2026-2028 Strategic Plan targeting healthcare data, minors’ data and AI processing.​

Governance: Direction and Accountability

Governance defines decision‑making, accountability and strategy execution. Belgian organisations must show boards oversee GDPR compliance and NIS2 risk management, with clear policies and roles.​

Risk Management: Threats Including Cyber Risks

Risk management identifies and treats threats like data breaches or NIS2 incidents. Belgian firms use GRC for shared risk registers tracking GDPR fines and cybersecurity supply chain risks.​

Compliance: GDPR and Belgian Data Protection Act

Compliance covers GDPR (direct effect in Belgium) and the 2018 Data Protection Act, enforced by GBA/APD with fines up to 4% turnover. GRC documents processing, DPIAs and rights like data portability.​

Why GRC Matters for Belgian Organisations in 2026

With GBA/APD proactive controls and NIS2 requirements, manual methods fail to track obligations across entities. GRC ensures audit‑ready records for GDPR and cybersecurity.​

How GRC Software Supports Belgian Teams

GRC software centralises GDPR records, NIS2 risk management and compliance evidence. Enactia offers workflows and dashboards for GBA/APD audits.​

Using Enactia for Belgian GRC

Enactia supports GDPR, NIS2 and Data Protection Act compliance with risk, compliance and incident modules. Visit https://enactia.com/ and request a demo at https://enactia.com/demo-request/.​