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EU regulatory: Privacy and data protection

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Led by the highly regarded Gerrit Vandendriessche, who is skilled in GDPR compliance and frequently represents clients before Belgian courts, the team at ALTIUS boasts vast experience in navigating complex data protection matters. Renowned for its expertise in direct marketing laws, electronic communications, national identifiers, and health data, the group is particularly strong in data protection-related litigation. Key team member Jan Clinck specialises in data protection and new technologies, while Mathieu Maniet is noted for his expertise in telecom regulatory laws, further enhancing the team’s comprehensive offering.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Gerrit Vandendriesche is a top-notch privacy and data protection lawyer in Belgium. His deep knowledge of local laws, combined with strong connections to supervisory authorities, makes him an invaluable resource.’

  • ‘Exceptionally hands-on and meticulous attention to details, ensuring that every aspect of a case is thoroughly examined and addressed.’

  • ‘Gerrit Vandendriessche demonstrates a keen commercial approach, consistently aiming at offering pragmatic legal solutions that align with clients' business objectives.’

  • ‘Altius can be considered as Champions League when it comes to data protection and/or privacy.’

  • ‘The Altius team I work with is very complementary. They are always there for me if I have an urgent question. It increases my sense of security in performing my daily tasks.’

  • ‘Jan Clinck is our go-to lawyer when we need pragmatic advice on complex privacy questions.’

Key clients

  • Google
  • Mediahuis
  • Intrum
  • Beiersdorf
  • Niko
  • Puratos
  • VRT
  • Merck (MSD)

Work highlights

Representing Google, Mediahuis and VRT in separate data protection cases initiated by NOYB before the Belgian data protection authority regarding data transfer to third countries and cookie banner design.
Assists Google in litigation before the Belgian Data Protection Authority and before the regular courts regarding the right to be forgotten.
Assisted a large social media network regarding data retention policies and mandatory access by enforcement agents.

Practice head

Gerrit Vandendriessche

Other key lawyers

Jan Clinck; Mathieu Maniet