Information & Digital Technology
DORA and outsourcing to third-party ICT service providers
DORA The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) came into full effect on January 17, 2025. This EU regulation sets the standard for digital operational resilience ...
Information security safeguards in preparation of NIS2 and Cybersecurity act?
The Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2 Directive) was adopted by the European Union at the end of 2022. The Directive aims to strengthen the ...
The non-disclosure agreement (NDA) under Dutch corporate law: fake security or indispensable?
I spend most of my time as a Dutch corporate lawyer drafting agreements, or reviewing agreements drafted by someone else. The NDA (non-disclosure agreement, or ...
Update template Data Processing Agreement on the Penrose website
Penrose, a Dutch law firm that (amongst others) specializes in IT and privacy related matters and contracts, has actualized their template Data Processing Agreement on ...
DORA for IT suppliers: what do you need to know?
As of Jan. 17, 2025, financial entities must comply with the requirements of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). This European regulation aims to increase ...
Martijn Berk joins Penrose
We are delighted to announce that Martijn Berk will be joining Penrose on 17 July 2024! Martijn Berk is an IT lawyer with more than ...
The DSA: what does this mean for SMEs?
The digital landscape is changing rapidly, and with the recent adoption of the Digital Services Act (DSA) by the European Parliament, the online environment is ...
Seizure or freezing order of bitcoins, other crypto or NFTs under Dutch law
As a Dutch IP and IT lawyer, I am often asked whether bitcoins, other crypto currencies or NFTs can be subject to a conservatory seizure ...
Tips in software development and IT contracting
Clients, both developers and customers, often ask questions about contracts or a conflict regarding software development. This includes for example the following situations: - a ...
Suspension of SaaS-contracts in the event of non-payment under Dutch law
In a short period of time the economic mood has evolved drastically due to the coronavirus: in the beginning of March 2020, the focus was ...