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IT

IT is the backbone of almost every organisation and business, while technological changes and innovations give rise to great challenges and opportunities to remain in the vanguard. That is why you should be well prepared for possible future developments, without losing sight of your current needs.


Extensive experience

Technological innovations and transitions may bring great benefits, but may also completely disrupt existing business operations. We are no stranger to issues surrounding the use of AI, information security or the digital resilience of your business processes.

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Privacy & Data

With its proactive approach and practical advice, our Privacy & Data Team helps you to navigate the complex landscape of privacy and data regulations. We offer tailored solutions to your privacy challenges and have successfully handled cases involving extensive data breaches, claims, investigations and proceedings involving a big impact on businesses.


Enforcement

Investigations by supervisory authorities, such as information requests or enforcement actions that may lead to reputational damage, claims and fines, can have a significant impact on your business. With our extensive experience, we provide effective guidance during supervisory actions and investigations.


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Chambers Review

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TMT: Data Protection - Netherlands

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What the Team is Known For

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

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  • 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

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"Van Doorne have a highly qualified, diligent and pragmatic approach which is tailored to our way of working."

TMT: Data Protection respondent
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"We appreciate the team's in-depth knowledge of data protection law and the ability to provide advice that is fit for purpose."

TMT: Data Protection respondent
Europe

"The lawyers are very astute when it comes to potential pitfalls to provide a comprehensive service addressing commercial and legal points of the contract."

TMT: Data Protection respondent
Europe

"My contacts at Van Doorne are collaborative, proactive and think in the best interest of the client."

TMT: Data Protection respondent
Europe

"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."

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Notable Practitioners

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Bart van Reeken
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Bart van Reeken
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Band 1
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."
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Elisabeth Thole
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Elisabeth Thole
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Band 1
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."
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Louis Jonker
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Louis Jonker
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Band 3
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."
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Ranked Lawyers at
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TMT: Data Protection
Elisabeth Thole
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Elisabeth Thole
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Band 1
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TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing
Bart van Reeken
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Bart van Reeken
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Band 1
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Louis Jonker
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Louis Jonker
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Band 3
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