Lien Bieseman is Counsel at Nuans and a specialist in ICT & technology law, data protection, information security, and cybersecurity. She brings more than 15 years of experience across both leading law firms and senior in-house roles, giving her the ability to bridge legal, operational, and strategic business perspectives in complex digital environments.
Lien advises organisations on GDPR compliance, data governance, cybersecurity, and the implementation of emerging digital legislation. She has a strong track record in the technology and health sectors, where she supports clients dealing with sensitive data, high-risk processing activities, and stringent regulatory requirements. Her work often focuses on digital transformation, contractual frameworks, governance models, and multidisciplinary compliance challenges.
As a certified Data Protection Officer (DPI, 2017) and participant in advanced DPO Stay Tuned sessions, Lien is trusted by organisations seeking guidance on complex digital, contractual, and compliance matters. She regularly assists clients in designing and implementing robust data protection frameworks, managing cybersecurity obligations, and navigating the interplay between legal, technical, and organisational requirements.
References
- Guides several IT / tech / software companies in implementation of GDPR compliance.
- Assisted the DPO and the compliance team of a leading Belgian insurance company on GDPR compliance and data governance.
- Acts as external DPO for a technology company providing a digital platform to governments and organizations for high-scale infrastructure and real estate projects.
- Acts as external DPO and advises a fast-growing technology company on the development of an AI-driven platform for the processing of large volumes of sensitive health data.
- Advises the DPO and the compliance team of a major Belgian accounting group on data compliance and compliance new legislation (NIS2 / CRA).
Publications
- HEREMANS, T., BIESEMAN, L., “Internetadvertenties en trefwoorden: het Hof van Justitie over Google AdWords”, BMM Bulletin 1/2011, 37.
- BIESEMAN, L., “Verboden praktijken: ongewenste communicaties, verkoop met verlies, bewijsregeling”, 145 – 166 in HEREMANS, T., red., De nieuwe wet marktpraktijken en
consumentenbescherming: alles over oud en nieuw/La nouvelle loi relative aux pratiques du marché et à la protection du consommateur: tout sur l’ancien et le nouveau régime, Brussels,
Larcier, 2010.
