Danielle van der Merwe

Danielle van der Merwe advises multinational and UK clients on a range of data privacy and cybersecurity matters, including in connection with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Drawing on nearly a decade of experience, Danielle counsels a variety of global companies, leading financial institutions, and major funds on their most complex and sensitive data privacy issues. Her industry experience spans a number of cutting-edge sectors, including technology, social media, and gaming.

Danielle regularly advises clients throughout the corporate lifecycle, serving as an extension of their in-house legal team. She brings particular experience handling cross-border matters arising from product developments, transactions, and investments, including large-scale GDPR compliance reviews. Danielle also delivers sophisticated insight on privacy issues in connection with white collar investigations, both in the UK and internationally.

Her practice includes advising on:

• Complex data transfer solutions (including transfers in light of the Schrems II ruling)
• Sensitive internal and external investigations
• Strategic management of data breach incidents and regulatory inquiries
• Product counselling
• Data subject rights requests
• Online advertising, profiling, and marketing strategies
• Data sharing arrangements
• Training programs
• M&A transactions

A business-minded problem solver, Danielle offers a unique perspective on clients’ needs garnered from her secondment experience at several retail, health, insurance, and sports companies.

Danielle is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals.

In addition to her commercial work, Danielle provides privacy-related counsel to nonprofit clients on a pro bono basis.