Bastiaan Bruyndonckx

Practice Areas

Bastiaan Bruyndonckx is a partner in our Commercial & Litigation practice, where he leads the Information and Communication Technology (ICT), the Information Governance & Data Protection (Privacy), and the Intellectual Property (IP) practices.

With a specialisation in all aspects of data and technology law, Bastiaan focuses on information governance, data (both personal and non-personal), cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), IT and digital regulation, technology contracting and procurement, outsourcing, electronic communications (telecom), and e-commerce. His expertise extends to intellectual property law, encompassing trademarks, domain names, copyright, software rights, technology transfer arrangements, and R&D collaborations.

Bastiaan provides comprehensive advice to companies across various industry sectors on data protection (privacy) matters and regulation of the digital space. He has extensive experience in ICT-related transactions, including large-scale software licensing, development, and implementation projects. He advises both customers and suppliers on various types of outsourcing projects (BPO and ITO) and offers guidance on electronic communications regulatory issues. His broad experience includes drafting and negotiating agreements in the field of electronic communications, assisting clients with e-commerce (B2B, B2C, and C2C) and Internet projects, and managing long-term, technology-driven strategic agreements, including those within the framework of M&A transactions. Bastiaan also has solid experience in cybersecurity, cybercrime, and contentious ICT matters, and regularly advises on projects related to new technologies (including Artificial Intelligence) and innovative data use.

As an expert in intellectual property, Bastiaan is well-equipped to navigate the complex IP issues that may arise in data and technology projects and transactions..

Bastiaan is a regular speaker at seminars and conferences on (personal) data, technology and ICT matters. He regularly authors articles published in (international) legal reviews such as World Data Protection Report, DataGuidance, Computerrecht (Computer Law), Privacy & Informatie (Privacy & Information), Bulletin des Assurances (Insurance Law Journal) and Tijdschrift Persoonsgegevens en Privacy (Personal Data and Privacy Review).

Professional Memberships

Bastiaan Bruyndonckx is an active member of:

- ECTA - European Communities Trade Mark Association;

- INTA - International Trademark Association;

- IBA - International Bar Association;

- BELTUG - Belgian association of CIOs and digital technology leaders;

- Global Leaders Forum - Data, Disruption & Technology;

- IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professional; and

- iTechLaw

Publications

Find below the most recent publication of Bastiaan Bruyndonckx:

- B. BRUYNDONCKX and L. KUYKEN, “De rechten van betrokkenen – Overzicht van rechtspraak AVG – 2018-nu”, TPP 2024

- B. BRUYNDONCKX and C. CORNET, “De intellectuele eigendomsrechten waarvan de architect kan genieten”, in Taak, statuut, aansprakelijkheid en deontologie van de (ingenieur-)architect, D. DE BUYST (ed.), Brugge, Die Keure, 2024, p. 306

- B. BRUYNDONCKX and L. KUYKEN, “Grondslagen van de verwerking van gegevens: de grenzen van het gerechtvaardigd belang voor de verzekeraar”, Bull. Ass. 2024, nr. 28, p. 13

- B. BRUYNDONCKX and L. KUYKEN, “Third-party management in the (re)insurance and banking sectors: an overview of a constantly evolving legal framework”, European Journal of Compliance & Integrity 2024/6, 1

- B. BRUYNDONCKX and T. BOSCART, “DORA: how to strengthen financial entities’ digital operational resilience, International Bar Association (IBA), 6 July 2023 (https://www.ibanet.org/DORA-how-to-strengthen-digital-operational-resilience)

- B. BRUYNDONCKX, S. LODEWIJCKX and T. THIELEMANS, “Eén tint grijs, vele tinten groen: SFDR en Taxonomieverordening – Golf van EU-regelgeving rond duurzame financiering overspoelt ook de verzekeringssector”, DBF/BFR 2023/1, 3-31

- B. BRUYNDONCKX, I. PLETS, S. WITVROUW and F. BILLEN, Hoe Klokkenluiden bij de Vlaamse Overheid en lokale besturen, Brussel, Politeia, 2023

- B. BRUYNDONCKX and L. KUYKEN, “Outsourcing in Belgium: Overview” in Practical Law, London, Thompson Reuters, 2022

- B. BRUYNDONCKX, L. KUYKEN and P. HELLEMANS, “De rechten van betrokkenen – Overzicht van rechtspraak”, TPP 2022/2, 6-17

- B. BRUYNDONCKX, O. SANTANTONIO and L. KUYKEN, “Belgium”, in Chambers Global Practice Guide Data Protection & Privacy 2022, London, Chambers, 2022

- B. BRUYNDONCKX and L. KUYKEN, “A Q&A guide to outsourcing in Belgium”, in Practical Law, London, Thompson Reuters, 2021

- B. BRUYNDONCKX, A. MOTTET, O. SANTANTONIO and A. MEUNIER, “Belgium”, in Chambers Global Practice Guide Advertising & Marketing 2021, London, Chambers, 2021

- B. BRUYNDONCKX and L. KUYKEN, “Outsourcing in Belgium: Overview”, in Practical Law, London, Thompson Reuters, 2021

- B. BRUYNDONCKX, “Why Lawyers Should Care About AI”, Juriste International 2021/2, 32-36

- B. BRUYNDONCKX and S. LODEWIJCKX, “Health data from internet-connected devices”, Momentum 2021/03, 32-34

- B. BRUYNDONCKX, “Het publicatiebeleid van de geschillenkamer”, DPO-pro Mag 2021/1, 11

- B. BRUYNDONCKX, O. SANTANTONIO and L. KUYKEN, “Belgium”, in Chambers Global Practice Guide Data Protection & Privacy 2021, London, Chambers, 2021

- B. BRUYNDONCKX and O. SANTANTONIO, “Belgium”, in International Comparative Legal Guide to Data Protection 2020, London, ICLG, 2021