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The NIS2 directive will soon come into force in the Netherlands. It is the successor to NIS Directive and focuses on risks that threaten network and information systems, such as cyber security risks. Organisations covered by the NIS2 directive will have to comply with the duty of care and notification obligations from then on. In this blog, lawyer Anne-Mieke Dumoulin-Siemens discusses what the directive entails, what it means for your organisation and what preparations your organisation can already make. Read more

Astrid van Noort was present as a speaker at the launch of the 'Duplicate Claim Detector (DCD)'. Ekelmans Advocaten advised Verbond van Verzekeraars (the Dutch Association of Insurers) in the development of this Duplicate Claim Detector on a safe and responsible way of data exchange between insurers within the framework of the AVG. Read more

It is not acceptable that random members of the public can request (financial) information about a UBO. This has been ruled by the European Court of Justice. The Netherlands UBO register has therefore been temporarily closed to the public. What does this ruling mean and what are its implications for the UBO register? Read more

Today, Ekelmans & Meijer Advocaten officially became the Dutch Association of Insurers’ expert partner. Our firm shares its knowledge and experience with the members of the Association. Read more

Vivian Huisman has written a blog about a ruling by the Midden-Nederland District Court, which shows that a purely commercial interest can also be a legitimate interest to process personal data. Read more

Since the EU-US Privacy Shield has been declared invalid, it is unclear how a company can transfer personal data to the US. Anne-Mieke Dumoulin Siemens provides guidance in the twilight zone created by the Court. Read more

May sensitive personal data, such as medical data, of employees who are (potentially) infected with Corona be used? We will briefly list the most important principles that currently apply in the Netherlands. Read more

The Cyber Security Act applies to operators of essential services and providers of digital services. This directive may also apply to your organisation. Read more

Another EU Regulation requires our attention: the ePrivacy Regulation concerning the respect for private life and the protection of personal data in electronic communications. Read more