Joanne Zaaijer

Joanne is a Partner in the Tech, Media & Commercial team and specialises in privacy law, telecommunications law and e-commerce law at Osborne Clarke Netherlands. Joanne advises clients on various topics, including international transfers of personal data, implementation of privacy policies, data retention and data security, direct marketing, profiling, advertising and e-commerce compliance. She also regularly advises on telecoms-related laws and regulations. Joanne also supports clients during enforcement processes by regulators, during proceedings, in General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance projects and audits and in handling data breaches.

Joanne advises clients on a wide array of privacy related matters, including cross-border transfers of personal data, the implementation of privacy policies, GDPR compliance programmes and audits, data retention and security issues, as well as on telecoms-related legal and regulatory aspects and matters relating to direct marketing, profiling, e-commerce and advertising. She also assists clients during administrative proceedings, investigations by competent authorities and the handling of data breaches.  

Her clients include large multinationals in various sectors, including (global) e-commerce, media and tech companies, financial institutions, telecom companies, retail companies and companies active in the healthcare sector. 

Joanne Zaaijer stands out for her practical and hands on advice. She is exceptionally knowledgeable and approachable. She is a true expert in her field, excellent in communication and managing expectations and moreover a great person to work with.

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Joanne holds various memberships, including a membership with the Dutch Privacy Law Association for Attorneys (VPR-A), the Dutch Association for Information Technology and Law (NVvIR), the Dutch Association of Advertising Law and the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).