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Privacy and data protection
Businesses and other organisations can no longer circumvent compliance with data processing and the relevant privacy legislation. Whatever is involved, the exchange of personal data or the processing of customer data, staff details or patient files, they are required to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Dutch GDPR Implementation Act [Uitvoeringswet AVG].
Safeguarding privacy
Data processing challenges businesses and other organisations to find the right balance between the use of personal data and the protection of privacy. Privacy compliance is not merely an obligation. It also presents opportunities. Frequently, there are more opportunities available than organisations may realise. To this end, complex regulations need to be transposed into practical, feasible solutions which complement business operations.
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Data exchange
Data is the key to gaining valuable insights and driving innovation. In practice, there is a growing need to use and share data both internally and externally, and at both the national and international level. It is essential that changes be made in accordance with a variety of legal frameworks, such as privacy laws, sector-specific regulations, and legislation that requires transparency, such as the Data Act.
The real value of data is often to be found in its enrichment and enhancement, particularly when it pertains to applied or scientific research. Dirkzwager focuses primarily on what can be done with data within the confines of current regulations. Frequently, it is possible to achieve more than is generally assumed or known. Our specialists can assist in leveraging the full potential of data, to exploit it commercially while ensuring compliance but without the value of the data diminishing.
Incidents and enforcement
A data breach, hacking or a ransomware attack can affect even the most prominent organisations. Data breaches can have a major impact on privacy. Such a breach can give rise to a period of considerable stress for an organisation. It can lead to a disruption of business, reputational harm and liability. In numerous instances, enterprises are also approached by stakeholders with requests for access or a claim for damages.
Dirkzwager’s privacy team can relieve businesses, other organisations and public bodies from responsibility for data breaches by preventing them from occurring, tackling their causes, deciding on a strategy, maintaining contact with data subjects and ensuring compliance with their duty to report data breaches to the regulatory authority. Our specialists are ready to help whenever a data subject demands compensation or if the Dutch Data Protection Authority has a question or imposes a penalty.
Policy and compliance
By being transparent about the collection, management and use of data, a business or other organisation can demonstrate its commitment to its privacy policy and compliance with the GDPR. In addition, this can have the effect of mitigating the risk of a fine or a legal dispute.
By keeping policies and procedures up to date, any blind spots can be quickly identified and addressed. An up-to-date policy contributes to compliance and ensures that business operations run smoothly.
Dirkzwager provides tools that can help when drafting and implementing transparent policy and efficient procedures.
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