TMT: Data Protection
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
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Provided by Van Doorne
Data protection
Technological innovation and data usage offer unprecedented possibilities. At the same time, the scope and complexity of privacy and data protection regulations have increased substantially due to, among other things, the arrival of the GDPR. Our Privacy Team helps you to navigate these complex privacy and data rules effectively. To do this, our Privacy Team combines in-depth knowledge of the sector with strategic advice on all the risks surrounding privacy and data compliance, from managing data breaches and handling data subject claims to enforcement by supervisory authorities.
https://www.vandoorne.com/en/expertise/privacy-data/
IT & IT Outsourcing
Many technology-related contracts involve so many issues that it is easy to get bogged down in details and therefore overlook important issues. Van Doorne has been assisting organisations when contracting IT, means of communication and other technology for many years.
Expert approach
Developments in the field of information technology are moving ever faster. At the same time, IT is increasingly becoming your organisation’s backbone. The legal issues involved in this context therefore require an expert and diligent approach.
https://www.vandoorne.com/en/expertise/information-communication-and-technology-ict-law/
Chambers Review
Van Doorne is one of the top firms in the Netherlands for data protection issues and technology sector mandates. It represents both public and private sector clients in negotiations for IT outsourcing agreements, supply agreements and cloud management contracts. The team also represents clients in public tender processes and contentious matters. Its expertise is enhanced by its impressive data protection offering, assisting with compliance, data breach notifications and data processing agreements. The team also advises clients on investigations by the Data Protection Authority.
Work Highlights
- Van Doorne acted for the central organisation of 25 regional Dutch Municipal Health Services in the Dutch Data Proteciton Authority investigation of a large data breach, and the follow-on class action claim brought against it.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Van Doorne have a highly qualified, diligent and pragmatic approach which is tailored to our way of working."
"We appreciate the team's in-depth knowledge of data protection law and the ability to provide advice that is fit for purpose."
"The lawyers are very astute when it comes to potential pitfalls to provide a comprehensive service addressing commercial and legal points of the contract."
"My contacts at Van Doorne are collaborative, proactive and think in the best interest of the client."
"I feel very comfortable, knowing we're in the best hands to deal with the issue. The lawyers are very much on top of developments in legislation and how regulators look at the market."
"Van Doorne have a highly qualified, diligent and pragmatic approach which is tailored to our way of working."
"We appreciate the team's in-depth knowledge of data protection law and the ability to provide advice that is fit for purpose."
"The lawyers are very astute when it comes to potential pitfalls to provide a comprehensive service addressing commercial and legal points of the contract."
"My contacts at Van Doorne are collaborative, proactive and think in the best interest of the client."
"I feel very comfortable, knowing we're in the best hands to deal with the issue. The lawyers are very much on top of developments in legislation and how regulators look at the market."
Notable Practitioners
Bart van Reeken is sought after by clients for his expertise on IT outsourcing agreements and contracts, as well as representing them in public tender processes. Additionally, he assists on matters relating to cloud services and digital transformation.
"Bart is extremely skilled and pragmatic; he has a sense of tact and can deliver quickly."
"Bart is a very practical lawyer with a sharp mindset to balance outcomes between the client and its suppliers."
"His suggestions are very well thought through and he is able to guide his own clients towards positive solutions; he's no shrinking violet, and he stands up for the right things while moving the negotiation forwards."
Elisabeth Thole is a popular choice among local and multinational clients for advice on data protection compliance, investigations and data privacy matters. She acts particularly for clients in the financial services and healthcare sectors.
"Elisabeth is a reliable partner for all our inquiries regarding data protection."
"Elisabeth has relentlessly showed excellent legal capabilities, as well as strategic and tactical insights; she has a strong client focus, great flexibility and provides quick responses."
"She is very capable to take in the complex technical aspects of a data breach, and then apply back to the legal framework; it's both legally sound and practical advice."
Louis Jonker advises clients on compliance with technology regulations, cloud management agreements and supply agreements, as well as representing them in public tender processes and IT-related litigation.
"Louis is a brilliant, responsive and pragmatic lawyer who knows our business very well and his in-depth knowledge of IT keeps surprising us."