Deloitte Legal’s data protection and privacy team is renowned for its data protection compliance work, advising clients on data ownership, localisation, retention, and transferability matters. Led by Matthias Vierstraete, the practice works closely with other departments of the firm, particularly the M&A and financial services practices. William-Jan Cosemans has expansive expertise across IT matters, and acts for high-profile media, sports, and retail clients.
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Key clients
- Borealis
- Beeple NV
- Nipro Digital Technologies Europe NV
- Elia NV
- Doggybites NV (Adhese)
Work highlights
- Advised Elia on their digitisation processes and all legal aspects that it needs to take into consideration when transitioning to a cloud environment, including international data transfer considerations such as the analysis of US legislation that permits US authorities to access and request information and documents stored within the servers of US cloud providers.
- Assisted Nipro Digital Technologies Europe (NDTE) in the drafting and reviewing of GDPR-related documentation such as data processing agreements, policies, and DPIA guidelines.
- Advised Doggbyites on the draft of the license and development agreement with Albert Heijn for the licensing of the IP vested in the technology of the client.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Matthias Vierstraete