Kristof Van Quathem

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About
Kristof Van Quathem advises clients on information technology matters and policy, with a focus on data protection, cybercrime and various EU data-related initiatives, such as the Data Act, the AI Act and EHDS.

Kristof has been specializing in this area for over twenty years and developed particular experience in the life science and information technology sectors. He counsels clients on government affairs strategies concerning EU lawmaking and their compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks, and has represented clients in non-contentious and contentious matters before data protection authorities, national courts and the Court of the Justice of the EU.

Kristof is admitted to practice in Belgium.
Areas of Expertise

Regulatory and Public Policy

Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

Food, Drug, and Device

Public Policy

Technology and Communications Regulation

Life Sciences

Technology

Sports

Internet of Things

Entertainment and Media
Practices and Industries
Representative Matters
- Advising various companies on the development and deployment of Binding Corporate Rules and other transfer mechanisms.
- Advising a wide range of pharmaceutical companies on sector-related data protection compliance in complex regulatory settings, such as in clinical trials, registries, biobanks, pharmacovigilance, e-health platforms and health apps.
- Advising large Internet and communication technology companies on compliance with European data protection, interception and cybersecurity laws in advanced ICT architectures, including on big data projects, online television, behavioral advertising and platforms, and other cutting edge technological developments.
- Advising the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) with respect to its compliance with European data privacy laws and in connection with its global administration and management of athlete anti-doping procedures.
Advising global brands on their marketing strategies, compliance infrastructure and security breach response strategies.

Assisting clients in balancing data protection considerations against competing interest, for example, in the area of e-discovery, employee monitoring, FCPA due diligence and sanctions lists.

Assisting clients in obtaining licenses for exports of dual-use goods and otherwise restricted exports.
Areas of Expertise

Regulatory and Public Policy

Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

Food, Drug, and Device

Public Policy

Technology and Communications Regulation

Life Sciences

Technology

Sports

Internet of Things

Entertainment and Media

Credentials

Education	Free University of Brussels, 2015 Master in Laws magna cum laude College of Europe, 1996 Master in European Political and Administrative Studies Ghent University, 1993 Master of Arts - History magna cum laude
Bar Admissions	Brussels
Languages	Dutch French English German
Accolades	Chambers Europe, Data Protection Legal 500 EMEA, EU Regulatory - Privacy and Data Protection (2016-2017) and IT and Telecoms (2017)

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