Data protection & privacy
Data are the new oil: they are of invaluable worth for your business. In consequence, compliance with data protection legislation rules and guaranteeing the privacy of customers and users has become a priority for all businesses. To that end, we assist our clients in all aspects of data protection related legal support, both for personal and big data as well for biometric and related data. In addition, we assist our clients in implementing practical risk-based solutions tailored to their specific needs, and where possible turning privacy compliance into a competitive advantage.
Our areas of Expertise
Artes has gained extensive expertise in relation to the new EU data protection legislation. We help our clients translate this legislation into workable solutions that fit within their unique corporate culture. To this end, we provide a full range of legal and compliance services, which include:
GDPR compliance
The carry-out of Data Protection Impact Assessments
Notification of data breaches to the relevantsupervisory authority and data subjects and follow-up
The implementation of direct marketing strategies and the use of cookies
Advice on employee privacy related matters and camera surveillance
Data and cybersecurity
Advising on the use of big data, biometric and genetic data, including in tech, services, mobility, creative and e-health businesses
Advice on and enforcement of data subject rights, such as the right to be forgotten
Protection of data under the professional privilege
Data protection audits and due diligence controls
Enforcement and the interaction with public bodies, in particular the Belgian Data Protection
Authority
Litigation and dispute resolution in data protection and privacy related issues