Erik Valgaeren addressed the European Lawyers Forum in New York on the challenges and opportunities offered by the GDPR.

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Erik Valgaeren addressed the European Lawyers Forum in New York on the challenges and opportunities offered by the GDPR.

04.12.2017 BE law

On Thursday 30 November 2017, Erik Valgaeren (Stibbe TMT/Data Protection) addressed the European Lawyers Forum in New York on the challenges and opportunities offered by the GDPR (the General Data Protection Regulation).

A proper understanding of the stringent EU data privacy rules - soon to include the new EU General Data Protection Regulation - is essential for any transactional lawyer or litigator advising on trans-Atlantic matters. Erik Valgaeren is panelist in this session organised by European Lawyers Forum in New York.

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