Legality and proportionality
Every action must pursue a legitimate purpose, remain necessary and comply with applicable law.
- Legitimate purpose
- Necessity and proportionality
- Compliance with Belgian and EU law
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Code of ethics
Our legitimacy depends on sound methods and respect for people.
Respect for people
We avoid stigma, protect vulnerable groups and minimise personal-data exposure.
- No stigma
- Protection of vulnerable groups
- Data minimisation
Analytical rigour
We separate facts, hypotheses and opinions, document sources and publicly correct significant errors.
- Facts separate from hypotheses
- Documented sources
- Correction of errors
Independence and conflicts
Partnerships, funding or affiliations must not dictate conclusions. Relevant conflicts are declared and managed.
- Conclusions not dictated
- Conflicts declared
- Transparent management