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…attention to IT and privacy. Fragmented legislation and regulations – in combination with the dynamics of IT issues – make IT law complicated, since it is at the cutting edge of contract law, liability law, intellectual property law and criminal law. The most important provisions are given in various parts…
Privacy Helpdesk Privacy Quick Scan Since the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force, this topic has become even more important. All companies based in the Netherlands (or other countries within the EER), doing business here and/or processing personal data of EU citizens must comply with all requirements…
Artificial intelligence
E-commerce
…campaigns and packaging, as well as on consumer guarantees, privacy and e-commerce conditions. And last but not least, we can help you draft contracts with advertising agencies.
05 Aug ' 20
Ploum advises Social Investment Managers and Advisors, LLC in setting up an investment fund that invests in renewable energy distributors
Cybersecurity is here to stay. Today, the 'digital world' and the 'real world' are so intertwined that they can hardly be assessed separately anymore. While in the physical world people and companies are used to identifying and mitigating risks, in the digital world this is a completely different story. Cybersecurity…
02 Nov ' 23
…October 20, the Global Privacy Assembly, an international assembly of privacy and data protection authorities, adopted a resolution on generative AI systems. This resolution recognises the various concerns in the public debate about the ethical and legal implications of generative AI systems, especially in light of the fundamental right to…
15 Dec ' 20
Ploum assisted NBD Biblion with the takeover of Bookarang
Technology, Media and Telecom
06 Jul ' 21
Ploum advises Vital Concept SAS on the acquisition of BTN de Haas
Our Privacy Helpdesk is an extra service for our clients. They find it very useful to discuss privacy-related matters and related risks in an accessible way. The helpdesk service we offer includes the following: Your DPO/privacy officer can call us (on a regular basis, if desired) for brief advice/consultation on…
The Brexit preparations have emphasized again to which extent Netherlands rules and legal provisions depend on or are intertwined with European/EU principles and legislation which determine and regulate the position and conduct of institutions, citizens and companies.
Transport and Logistics
…(still) in order. The privacy policy should be up-to-date and occasionally adjusted to legal developments. Our privacy team is happy to assist in performing a Privacy Quick Scan that: Identifies current data flows of your organization; Identifies where the biggest privacy risks are (red flags); Identifies which documents are missing…
Food
…the environment, security and privacy. Important social developments such as the Brexit, digitisation and the energy transition will have a major impact on this sector. In Rotterdam, the Second Maasvlakte offers opportunities, but also poses challenges for businesses, while congestion continues to keep the port in its grip. Ploum's specialists…
Ploum Privacy Notice: what we do with the personal data from our clients, visitors and other contacts As a law firm and firm of civil-law notaries Ploum provides legal services to medium-sized and large companies. In order to carry out our activities properly, it is sometimes necessary to process your…
…bij de Ploum over… Privacy podcasts. In een reeks afleveringen bespreken privacyrecht advocaten Nina Witt en Anamika Wilbrink de basisprincipes van de AVG en geven zij praktische tips en tricks voor ondernemers. Er zullen 7 afleveringen verschijnen. Alle afleveringen kan je via diverse podcast channels beluisteren. Of klik hieronder op…
Many organizations are faced with complex employment law issues, because of constant changes of legislation and case law, but also because of economical, technological and (more than ever) global trends. Specific legal expertise is required to face the challenges that arise from these changes and to adapt the organization to…
Start-up and Scale-up
01 May ' 20
One stop shop for all customs matters Customs law, import and export formalities. Companies that import or export goods to or from the EU automatically have to deal with these issues. Know-how is essential, but keeping abreast of the extensive, complex and ever-changing customs legislation poses challenges. The era in…
…data migration, SLAs, benchmarking, compliance, complicated exit schemes and privacy such as personal data transfer outside the EU. All these matters are legally relevant and require expert advice and assistance from an IT lawyer.
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At Ploum, you can also arrange specific training courses or workshops for your organisation. These training courses or workshops focus on important developments within the legal field of your choice and are mainly aimed at prevention. These training sessions or workshops can be given online or, of course, at your…
26 Jan ' 23
As part of European Privacy Day on 28 January, and as announced in our annual review Privacy Law in 2022, we have listed the fines imposed by the Dutch data protection authority (the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens or AP) over the past year. A total of four penalty decisions have been published.…
29 Apr ' 20
The information on this website is solely intended as general information. No rights can be derived from this information, and this information is not the be qualified as advice. Ploum cannot be held liable for any damages due to incorrect or incomplete information on this website. In case you want…
In the event of a purchase, sale or merger (joint venture) entrepreneurs encounter challenges and possibly some heated discussions, from the first exploratory talks right up to the actual transfer. Ploum has an experienced M&A team consisting of 6 partners (including notaries) and a pool of experienced associates. We assist…
20 Jan ' 22
…message from the European privacy supervisor, it is reasonable to assume that the Dutch DPA will publish a similar vision in the near future. This will probably also have an impact on the use of services provided by other parties vested in the US. NOYB's communication states that, according to…
06 Jan ' 23
…2018, new developments within privacy law have followed in rapid succession. The past year (2022) was no exception. Time to look back and provide an overview of a number of important issues. International transfers of personal data Even in 2022 - following the Schrems II case - questions about international…
08 Apr ' 24
…can affect the person's privacy, it is always important to comply with the rules of the GDPR. In the case of Odido, it was held that the Dutch Telecommunications Act contains more specific - and in this case exhaustive - processing bases and purposes, so an assessment of the obligations…
13 Nov ' 24
The works council has certain important special powers. In previous blogs, we have discussed the advisory and consent rights of the works council. The most important other rights of the works council have been discussed in this blog. The right of consent is one of the most important powers of…
09 Mar ' 23
With the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), almost five years ago now, there was a lot of fuss about the broad possibility that the data protection authorities (in the Netherlands the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP)) have been given to issue fines when the GDPR is violated. In particular,…
11 Mar ' 24
The Amsterdam District Court issued interlocutory judgments on 25 October 2023[1] and 10 January 2024[2] in a case brought by three claim foundations against TikTok. [1] Amsterdam District Court 25 October 2023, ECLI:NL:RB:AMS:2023:6694. [2] Amsterdam District Court 10 January 2024, ECLI:NL:RB:AMS:2024:83.
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On 21 May 2025, the European Commission announced its intention to simplify European data protection rules. It has proposed removing the obligation to keep a data processing register for organisations with fewer than 750 employees.
11 Apr ' 19
04 Dec ' 24
Over four years ago, Tom van de Vrede, along with his three co-founders Tom Helder, Sylvester Machielse, and Jorrin Sebregts, started the software company levvr. They developed a platform - a so-called Project Control Hub - that helps manage complexity in large construction projects. They have grown significantly over the…
14 Mar ' 24
The prestigious Chambers & Partners has published their 2024 ranking of law firms. We are proud to announce that our firm has once again received rankings in the Europe edition of Chambers. Below you will find an overview of Ploum's rankings.
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06 Dec ' 22
…reason, the Dutch foundation Privacy First initiated a lawsuit against the Dutch State in 2020. This case did not make it to the European Court of Justice, because there was already a Luxembourg case, which has now been decided by the Court of Justice. The decision of the EU Court…
17 Apr ' 25
…(“Dutch DPA”), which oversees privacy regulations in the Netherlands. Early last year, the Dutch DPA already announced that it would start checking more frequently whether websites comply with cookie rules. At the same time, the Dutch DPA published examples of what, according to the regulator, are good and bad cookie…
12 Apr ' 23
The prestigious Legal 500 has published their annual rankings again. We are proud to announce that our firm has also received top rankings and fantastic quotes in 2022. Thank you all!
20 Mar ' 25
The prestigious Chambers & Partners has published their 2025 ranking of law firms. We are proud to announce that our firm has once again received rankings in the Europe edition of Chambers. Below you will find an overview of Ploum's rankings.
28 Mar ' 25
…rights: TIER 3 Data privacy and data protection: TIER 4 Energy: transactional: TIER 4 Dispute resolution: commercial litigation: TIER 5 Commercial, corporate and M&A: TIER 6 The 'Leading partners' this year are: Marijn van Tuijl, Jikke Biermasz, Maayke Maas-Cooymans, Natalie Vloemans, Rutger Ploum, Willem Leppink and Albert Wiggers. The 'Next…
07 Nov ' 22
…performing the aforementioned LIA. Please feel free to contact privacy@ploum.nl.
24 Mar ' 22
…advisory or consent process. Privacy Considerations In all cases, the employer must comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other privacy laws. Personal data that can be traced back to individuals, such as salaries and other employment conditions, cannot be shared. The WOR also takes this into account,…
16 Mar ' 23
…day-to-day employment issues, including privacy-related work. He is additionally well versed in providing counsel with regard to terminations.” - Chambers 2023 “He is very knowledgeable, practical and business-oriented.” - Chambers 2023 Stephan Sluijters – Energy & Natural Resources: Transactional– Band 2 “Stephan Sluijters advises on joint ventures and acquisitions in…
27 Mar ' 24
…rights: TIER 3 Data privacy and data protection: TIER 4 Employment: TIER 4 Dispute resolution: commercial litigation: TIER 5 Commercial, corporate and M&A: TIER 6 The 'Leading Individuals' this year are: Albert Wiggers, Marijn van Tuijl, Natalie Vloemans, Maayke Maas-Cooymans and Rutger Ploum. The 'Next Generation Partners' this year are:…
06 Mar ' 25
Some see it as just a hype, others dream of an automated future, and still others warn of humanity’s downfall. Regardless of who is right, artificial intelligence is here to stay. Businesses, governments, and legislators are actively exploring AI’s opportunities and challenges in and beyond the corporate world. This raises…
12 Apr ' 22
…right: TIER 3 Data privacy & data protection: TIER 4 Dispute Resolution: commercial litigation: TIER 4 Commercial, corporate and M&A:TIER 5 Employment:TIER 5 Mentioned as 'leading individuals' this years edition are: Maayke Maas-Cooymans, Albert Wiggers, Natalie Vloemans and Rutger Ploum. Ploum > Rotterdam > Netherlands | The Legal 500 law…
01 Feb ' 24
Data breaches occur frequently. An employee sends an e-mail containing a customer's personal data to the wrong e-mail address, or a company's database is hacked, making personal data accessible to unauthorized persons. Just some examples that show that a data leak can happen, often regardless of the precautions taken. An…
26 Sep ' 23
When you start a business, you have to deal with a lot of things that you don't have to deal with as an individual, or at least not as quickly, or not in the same way. One of those things is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Whereas as an…
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