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Marleen Huisman

Senior Associate

Marleen specialises in privacy and data protection.

She advises both local and international companies on a wide array of data (protection) matters ranging from data protection compliance, advising on new data-driven business models and products to assisting clients in enforcement procedures conducted by relevant supervisory authorities.The clients of the Amsterdam Data & Privacy practice originate from various sectors: finance, insurance, IT, facilities providers, large travel platforms and automotive companies. An important part of her practice involves advising on the data protection implications of the GDPR and the e-Privacy Directive (or future e-Privacy Regulation) including assisting clients with and advising on cyber incidents and personal data breaches, international transfer of (personal) data and data governance questions. The Amsterdam Data & Privacy practice advises on technological developments like Internet of Things, AI and Big Data. In that context the Amsterdam Data & Privacy team also advises on the EU emerging digital regulations such as the Data Act and the EU AI Act. Marleen has specific experience advising clients in the (e-commerce) platform economy.

Before joining the firm in February 2022, Marleen worked for 5 years for the international law firm Osborne Clarke. Marleen graduated from two masters at the University of Amsterdam and Leiden University.

Experience

Representative matters

A large data broker in a GDPR enforcement.
 
A large cloud and digital infrastructure with a cyber incident and the subsequent investigation by the supervisory authority.
 
The Dutch branch of a French bank with a personal data breach – that was leaked in the press – and that occurred in the context of a whistleblowing notification.
 
A multinational travel platform with pan-European cookie rules compliance (e-Privacy Directive and GDPR) and providing strategic advice on discussion with the regulator.
 
A conglomerate of banks on collective transaction monitoring by the banks in the context of anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing.
 
A large non-EEA bike manufacturer on GDPR and e-Privacy compliance.
 
A large recruitment company on data governance and GDPR compliance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leadership Positions And Professional Affiliations

  • Membership IAPP
  • Membership VPR

Qualifications

Admissions

Listed in the register of legal practice areas of the Dutch Bar Association for Privacy recht.

Academic

Masters of Law / LLM at University of Amsterdam and University of Leiden, 2013-2016

Bachelor of Law / LLB at University of Pretoria, South Africa, 2013

Bachelor of Law / LLB at University of Utrecht, 2010-2013

Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.