Legal Solutions for a Digital World

GDPR, AI Act, Data Act and NIS2 – Compliance for the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Beyond

Technology moves across borders, and with it come legal obligations in multiple jurisdictions.
Organisations must manage privacy, AI, data governance, and security requirements at the same time.

FIRST PRIVACY helps companies meet these obligations in a clear and practical way.
We provide structured support in Privacy and Data Protection, AI Regulation, Data Governance, and Security and Regulatory Requirements from our office in Amsterdam.

20 +

Years experience

90 +

Experienced lawyers

1500 +

Company’s DPO

Our services

Many organisations face overlapping regulations. With broad experience across sectors and jurisdictions, we apply best practices and help teams implement compliance efficiently.

Across all service areas, we offer:

Gap analyses with actionable steps
Operational and legal support
Policies, governance, and documentation
Training for teams and management
DPO-as-a-Service (for Privacy & Data Protection)

Privacy & Data Protection

We help organisations meet GDPR and similar privacy requirements through practical support and reliable processes.

Our services include:

Records of Processing Activities (ROPA)
Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)
Data breach assessment and notifications
Internal policies, procedures, and privacy notices
Marketing compliance (cookies, consent, tracking)
International data transfers, DTIAs, and Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs)
Handling data subject requests
Managing interactions with supervisory authorities
Audits and tailored documentation

AI Regulation

The EU AI Act introduces legal obligations for governance, documentation, and accountability.

We support organisations with:

AI system classification and risk assessments
Transparency and documentation duties
Governance roles and internal responsibilities
Assessments of AI vendors and tools
Internal AI guidelines and policies
Compliance planning and readiness assessments

We help organisations understand their obligations and comply with the AI Act in a practical way.

Data Governance & Data Act Compliance

The Data Act sets rules for data access, sharing, and interoperability across all types of data.

We assist with:

Data Act obligations for connected products and services
Access rights, interoperability, and data-sharing requirements
Contract drafting and contract review
Internal data governance and access structures
Mapping data flows and responsibilities
Governance documentation and operational processes

Security & Regulatory Requirements

Security regulations impose strict legal duties for governance, reporting, and risk management.
NIS2, DORA, GDPR security obligations, sector rules, and contractual requirements all demand effective and documented measures.

We support organisations with:

NIS2 and DORA readiness and compliance mapping
Legal requirements for incident reporting and escalation
Governance structures and accountability frameworks
Risk management processes and documentation
Security policies, procedures, and contractual clauses
Vendor and supply-chain security obligations
ISO 27001 alignment where legally or contractually relevant
Ongoing legal compliance monitoring and documentation

References

We work with organisations across a wide range of sectors and industries in Europe and internationally.
Our clients include Nebius, Verisure, NXP, JDE, Lekkerland / Conway, mylife Diabetes Care, Hamilton Medical, SoftwareOne, Factorial, FedEx, Fairphone, Heristo.

About us

FIRST PRIVACY is based in Amsterdam (Netherlands), Bremen (headquarters), Würzburg (Germany) and Salzburg (Austria).
We provide legal advice on both the general legal framework and country-specific privacy legislation, supported by an international team of lawyers and experts.

FIRST PRIVACY is a member of the DSN GROUP, the largest provider of data protection services in Germany, acting as external Data Protection Officer for more than 1,500 companies and with over 20 years of hands-on experience.

Within the group, FIRST PRIVACY focuses on consulting companies in the Benelux and worldwide, supporting organisations from SMEs to international corporate groups.

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Pro Bono Work

We support an inclusive society.
FIRST PRIVACY serves as the pro bono Data Protection Officer for Pride and Sports, contributing to their mission of improving visibility and safety for LGBTQIA+ people in sports.

Would you like to support Pride and Sports? Visit their website.