Hester de Vries

Naleving privacywetgeving / Bescherming persoonsgegevens / Algemene Verordening Gegevensbescherming (AVG).

Hester adviseert bedrijven over de vele aspecten van gegevensbeschermingsrecht, privacy en technologie. Ze ondersteunt zowel Nederlandse als internationale ondernemingen en overheidsorganen bij kwesties rondom de (EU-)privacyregelgeving. Ze adviseert ook over de impact van privacy bij grote bestuurlijke projecten en over de complete implementatie van privacy compliance in bedrijven en organisaties. Daarnaast ondersteunt ze bij onderzoeken en handhavingstrajecten van de toezichthouders, de Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP) en de Autoriteit Consument & Markt (ACM).

Hester is voorzitter van de Vereniging Privacy Recht en bestuurslid van de Vereniging Privacy Recht Advocaten. Daarnaast is zij hoofddocent van de specialisatieopleiding voor privacy recht advocaten en docent bij de Grotius opleiding IT-recht, auteur van Tekst & Commentaar Privacy- en telecommunicatierecht, redacteur van het tijdschrift Privacy en Informatie en universitair docent aan de Universiteit Utrecht.

The Legal 500 EMEA 2019 - Industry focus: Information Technology

Kennedy Van der Laan is highlighted for its 'fast and in-depth advice, ability to understand business problems, and for offering the right solutions'. In addition to outsourcing and other IT projects, the team also handles IT disputes, e-commerce mandates, cybercrime, and public procurement matters. Patrick Wit is in demand for his 'negotiation expertise', while other well-regarded partners include Joost Linnemann, Hester de Vries, and Christoph Jeloschek; senior associate Joost Schmaal is also a name to note. The team counts TNT, McDonald’s and Stichting BKR among its broad client base.

Chambers Europe 2019 - TMT: Data Protection - Band 1

Hester De Vries is "an authority" on data protection in the Netherlands, according to one interviewee who elaborates: "Her contacts with the data protection authority are valuable and she knows how to identify and downsize risks." She predominantly handles advisory and compliance matters.

Chambers Europe 2018 - Privacy - Band 1

"Hester De Vries is characterised by clients as "empathetic and a real expert on data protection." She advises on data protection across numerous industries, including healthcare and the financial sector. One client particularly appreciates her way of incorporating innovation and detail into her work, saying: "We have fun working together and that relationship creates creativity and excellent pieces of work," while also noting that the "very detailed phase" of her advice means "everything is 100% effective."

The Legal 500 EMEA - Privacy - Ranked

"Kennedy Van der Laan’s team is led by Joost Linnemann, with support from Reinoud Westerdijk, outsourcing expert Patrick Wit and data protection specialist Hester de Vries. Microsoft, ABN Amro and Capgemini are clients. Litigator and arbitrator Christoph Jeloschek made partner in January 2017; Joost Schmaal is also recommended."

• Providing strategic advice (risk assessment, enforcement) to a client who was affected by a major data breach involving sensitive data.
• Supporting a major global media company in obtaining compliance with GDPR, including the implementation of the GDPR in all Dutch entities and training of employees.
• Assisting and international courier delivery services company in obtaining regulator approval for Binding Corporate Rules (BCR) for exchange of personal data within the group and coordinating the BCR-implementation expanding over 62 countries.
• Assists the national register of domestic credit in legal proceedings regarding personal data protection.