05.02.2018 EU law Stibbe advises Proximus on a broad variety of matters Experience - We advise Proximus, a listed company and longstanding client, on a broad variety of matters, including innovative partnerships, regulatory compliance, M&A and finance projects, and dispute resolution. Read more Bruno Lombaert Partner Brussels
05.02.2018 EU law Stibbe assists AB Inbev in regulatory data protection matters Experience - Stibbe assists AB Inbev in a global data protection project. Read more Carol Evrard Associate Brussels
02.02.2018 EU law Stibbe advises ALD Automotive on the implementation of GDPR Experience - Stibbe advices ALD Automotive, market leader in Belgium for full service leasing, car rental and fleet management, on the implementation of GDPR. Read more Team: Erik Valgaeren, Carolien Michielsen
29.05.2015 Stibbe advises Tribune Media Company Experience - Advising Tribune Media Company and its subsidiary Gracenote, the world’s leading provider of entertainment data, on its acquisition of Infostrada Sports. Read more Team: Eva Das, Rein van Helden, Michael Molenaars, Boris Cammelbeeck, Floris ten Have, Janna van Olst, Sophie Zwartkruis-Bakker
07.04.2015 NL law Stibbe advises Amsterdam RAI Experience - Advising Amsterdam RAI, the largest Dutch congress and convention center, on e-commerce and privacy related matters. Read more Judica Krikke Partner Amsterdam
07.04.2015 NL law Stibbe advises an international fast moving consumer goods company Experience - Advising an international fast moving consumer goods company on IT and privacy related matters, such as the use of cloud computing and the transfer of personal data outside of the European Economic Area. Read more Judica Krikke Partner Amsterdam
18.02.2015 BE law Stibbe advises on Belgium's first PPP road charging project Experience - Assisting a consortium composed of Belgacom, T-Systems International GmbH, Strabag AG, and Efkon AG in preparing its eventually-successful bid, in the negotiations and subsequent closing of the contract for the realization of the Electronic Toll Collection System (ETCS) PPP project in the three Belgian regions. Read more
18.02.2014 NL law Stibbe advises Dutch Police Experience - Advising on the processing of personal data in various IT systems and separately, on several licensing and procurement issues. Read more Judica Krikke Partner Amsterdam
01.12.2013 BE law Stibbe represents Google in a landmark copyright litigation Experience - Representing Google in a high-profile copyright litigation against Copiepresse before the Belgian courts. Read more Erik Valgaeren Partner Brussels
05.02.2013 LU law Stibbe advises financial sector IT services supplier on legal aspects of its data center activities Experience - Advising a financial sector supplier of cashless transaction technologies and IT services on various contractual and regulatory issues, including those related to data center activities. Read more Gérald Origer Executive Partner Luxembourg
07.08.2018 NL law General Data Protection Regulation comes into effect Short Reads - On 25 May 2018, the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect. The GDPR replaces the EU's prior directive governing the processing and transfer of personal data, which was in place since 1995. As a regulation, the GDPR is directly applicable in all 28 EU member states and thus removes the need for national implementing legislation. However, the GDPR allows member states discretion in certain areas, as a result of which national legislation may still be implemented. In the Netherlands, the GDPR Implementation Act came into effect on 25 May 2018. Read more Team: Judica Krikke, Eva Das, Hans Witteveen, Manon Cremers, Heleen Kersten, Fons Leijten, Allard Metzelaar
20.06.2018 BE law Erik Valgaeren speaks during a seminar on Blockchain technology, organised by KU Leuven Speaking slot - Blockchain technology: Opportunities for legal-economic practice Read more Erik Valgaeren Partner Brussels
31.05.2018 EU law GDPR is effective: Will GDPR guidelines from national authorities be binding? Articles - GDPR is now fully effective. Preparing your company for the application of this new regulation requires a correct understanding of its principles. We highlighted a series of 12 common misconceptions regarding the interpretation of the GDPR. Read more Team: Erik Valgaeren, Carolien Michielsen
17.05.2018 EU law Countdown 1 week until GDPR : Will processors have the same obligations, legal requirements, and the same sanctions as controllers do? Short Reads - Only 1 more week to go before the GDPR becomes fully effective. Preparing your company for the application of this new regulation requires a correct understanding of its principles. Each week, we highlight one particular misconception regarding the interpretation of the GDPR. Read more Team: Erik Valgaeren, Carolien Michielsen
12.07.2018 NL law Algemene verordening gegevensbescherming van toepassing Short Reads - Vanaf 25 mei 2018 zijn de Algemene verordening gegevensbescherming (Verordening (EU) 2016/679) (AVG) en de Uitvoeringswet Algemene verordening gegevensbescherming (Uitvoeringswet) van toepassing in Nederland. De AVG en de Uitvoeringswet vervangen de richtlijn betreffende de bescherming van natuurlijke personen in verband met de verwerking van persoonsgegevens (Richtlijn 95/46/EG) en de Wet bescherming persoonsgegevens (Wbp). Read more Team: Judica Krikke, Manon Cremers, Heleen Kersten, Fons Leijten, Allard Metzelaar
14.06.2018 EU law Erik Valgaeren shares his views on GDPR on a panel organised by Yulchon in South-Korea Speaking slot - Erik Valgaeren speaks on the strategy to respond to GDPR during a client seminar organized by Yulchon LLC in South-Korea. Read more Erik Valgaeren Partner Brussels
24.05.2018 EU law Countdown 1 day until GDPR : Will administrative fines for violation of the GDPR increase compared to the fines imposed by current national regimes? Short Reads - Only 1 more day to go before the GDPR becomes fully effective. Preparing your company for the application of this new regulation requires a correct understanding of its principles. Each week, we highlight one particular misconception regarding the interpretation of the GDPR. Read more Team: Erik Valgaeren, Carolien Michielsen
11.05.2018 NL law Privacy in een nieuw jasje: een vergelijking van beschermingsniveau tussen de Wbp en de AVG Articles - De AVG zal op 25 mei 2018 inwerking treden. Dit zal de privacyregelgevingaanscherpen. Door een territoriale uitbreiding van het toepassingsbereik van de regelgeving, meer focus te leggen op (verplichte) controle van naleving van de verordening voorafgaand aan een verwerking van persoonsgegevens, in combinatie met een uitgebreider arsenaal aan handhavingsinstrumenten voor de Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, zal de bescherming van privacy voor burgers in de EU toenemen. Read more Steven Bastiaans Junior Associate Amsterdam
03.07.2018 NL law FAQ: wat zijn de gevolgen van de AVG voor geautomatiseerde besluitvorming door de overheid? Articles - Burgers en bedrijven worden regelmatig geconfronteerd met besluiten van de overheid die (deels) gebaseerd zijn op algoritmes. Dergelijke geautomatiseerde besluitvorming, zonder menselijke tussenkomst, komt bijvoorbeeld voor bij het toekennen van toeslagen, zoals kinderbijslag of studiefinanciering. Read more Team: Niels Jak, Steven Bastiaans
04.06.2018 EU law Erik Valgaeren was a panelist at the Symposium on Policy Impediments to eCrime Data Exchange in Barcelona Speaking slot - This 2018 Symposium addressed cybersecurity regulations, laws, treaty conventions and interpretations that introduce roadblocks to sharing cybercrime event data. Read more Erik Valgaeren Partner Brussels
24.05.2018 EU law New EU-opinion on access to data retained by telephone operators for the purpose of criminal investigation. Short Reads - Granting access to basic electronic communications metadata does not entail a sufficiently serious interference with fundamental rights to be limited to criminal cases concerning serious offences.(C-207/16_ AG EU_) Read more Erik Valgaeren Partner Brussels
09.05.2018 NL law FAQ: Hoe is de bestuurlijke handhaving van de Algemene verordening gegevensbescherming (AVG) vormgegeven? Articles - Op 25 mei 2018 treedt de Algemene verordening gegevensbescherming ("AVG") in werking. De verordening heeft rechtstreekse werking in het Nederlandse rechtssysteem. Het gevolg daarvan is dat de Nederlandse privacywaakhond, de Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, een scala handhavingsinstrumenten op grond van de AVG kan inzetten om naleving van de privacywetgeving te bevorderen. Read more Team: Christien Saris, Steven Bastiaans