Privacy, Data, and Cybersecurity Framework

Maintaining a professional and proactive relationship with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, AP) is essential for demonstrating that an organization takes the ‘accountability’ principle of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) seriously. The AP acts as a regulator, enforcer, and sounding board, and can perform various roles: from…

A Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is an essential tool within a Privacy Data and Cybersecurity Framework to systematically assess new or modified processing activities for potential risks to the rights and freedoms of data subjects. In an era where organizations increasingly handle large-scale data flows, automated decision-making, and innovative…

Connected services form the core of the modern digital experience, where devices, applications, and platforms work seamlessly together to provide ease of use, efficiency, and new functionalities. These services range from smart home devices and wearables to complex IoT ecosystems and cloud-based services. In this interplay between hardware, software, and…

Advising on the implementation of employee surveillance forms a crucial part of a Privacy, Data, and Cybersecurity Framework. In an era where digital workplaces, remote working, and cloud-based applications are the norm, organizations are seeking ways to ensure productivity, security, and compliance. However, employee surveillance directly impacts fundamental privacy rights…

Implementing a cookie policy is an essential part of a robust Privacy Data and Cybersecurity Framework. Cookies are a crucial building block for modern web applications and marketing tools but simultaneously present significant privacy risks. Without a clear policy and technically enforceable mechanisms, there is a danger of unintended, unlawful,…

Drafting policies for the protection of personal data forms the cornerstone of a robust Privacy Data and Cybersecurity Framework. Such policies provide guidance on how personal data is collected, processed, stored, and shared, ensuring that legal and contractual obligations are consistently adhered to in day-to-day operations. By systematically integrating policy…

Establishing a register of processing activities forms the backbone of a robust Privacy, Data, and Cybersecurity Framework. This register serves as a central overview in which all personal data processing activities are recorded and documented. This not only ensures compliance with the legal obligation under Article 30 of the GDPR…

Advising on regularly recurring privacy and cybersecurity issues is undeniably a cornerstone within a robust Privacy Data Framework. While occasional projects and one-off legal assessments are valuable, it is the day-to-day recurring processes—such as data sharing, running marketing campaigns, and handling customer complaints—that determine operational effectiveness and compliance at the…

Negotiating privacy contracts is a crucial foundation for a robust Privacy, Data, and Cybersecurity Framework. In this highly technical and legal domain, contracts must not only meet the minimum GDPR requirements but also provide a practically executable framework in which responsibilities are clearly and unambiguously assigned. Every clause must be…