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Our lawyers and in-house counsel specialize in drafting, reviewing, and amending legal documents and contracts. We look not only at the legal text but also at how you use the document in practice.

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Why MKB Juristen?

Since 2001, we have been active as a no-nonsense legal firm for entrepreneurs. We quickly get to the heart of the matter: with a thorough assessment, clear answers, and a document that works practically.

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Why customization?

A legal document only works well if it aligns with your business, agreements, risks, and industry. That is why we do not work with a standard generator, but with legal experts who assess your situation.

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The founders of MKB Juristen

Our organization consists of several small teams working within various legal fields. Each legal field has its own senior in-house counsel and/or lawyers.

Denian Wielhouwer

Corporate lawyer in corporate law & business expert

Denian Wielhouwer

Annelore Hendriks

Corporate lawyer, corporate law, administrative law

Annelore Hendriks

Ilja van Driel

Corporate law attorney, employment law

Ilja van Driel

Jaime Boogaers

Corporate law, ICT & privacy law, energy law attorney

Jaime Boogaers
Custom choices

Which choices determine the content?

The content of your protocol depends on several fundamental choices regarding supervision, private use, and the degree of control. These choices determine how strict or lenient the protocol turns out to be.

Choice or question Why this matters legally
Do you allow private use? A complete ban is difficult to enforce; limited private use is common and requires clear boundaries.
Do you check individually or by sampling? Targeted monitoring of an individual requires stronger justification than an anonymized sample.
What data do you store and for how long? Do not retain more than necessary; short retention periods reduce the privacy risk and comply with the GDPR.
Who has access to the audit data? Limit access to a fixed, small circle, such as a supervisor or a data protection officer.
Does the protocol also apply to working from home? When working from home and using personal equipment (BYOD), additional agreements are required regarding business data.
Clauses and provisions

Which components belong in an email and internet protocol?

A workable protocol regulates both what is permitted and how you exercise supervision. The components below together form a comprehensive whole that ensures employees know where they stand and that you legally substantiate your control authority.

Provision Relevant to Legal point of attention
Purpose and scope Always Describes to whom the protocol applies and which means (e-mail, internet, laptop, telephone) are covered.
Permitted use Always Determines whether and to what extent private use is permitted and which rules apply to business use.
Prohibited conduct Always Specifies specifically what is not allowed, such as visiting illegal sites, downloading harmful software, or sending confidential data.
Control and monitoring Under supervision of use Records whether, how and on what grounds you monitor email and internet usage, in line with the GDPR.
Processing of personal data At every check Describes which data is processed, for what purpose, and how long it is retained.
Sanctions Recommended Clarifies the potential consequences of violations under employment law.
Mandatory incident reporting Regarding security risks Require employees to report suspicious emails or data breaches immediately.
Entry into force and amendment Always Regulates the effective date and the manner in which the protocol can be amended.
Use in practice

How do you use this document correctly?

A protocol only works if employees are familiar with it and you demonstrably implement it. The following steps ensure that you can actually rely on it later.

Situation What should you do? Point of attention
Upon introduction Establish the protocol and inform all employees in writing. Without notice, you cannot invoke the rules in the event of a violation.
Upon commencement of employment Have new employees receive and confirm the protocol. This ensures that every employee is aware of the rules in advance.
At the Works Council Request consent for arrangements regarding monitoring and personnel tracking systems. The Works Council has the right of consent for such arrangements.
Upon inspection Follow the procedure set out in the protocol and record the reason. A documented, proportionate audit holds up in a dispute.
Common mistakes

Common mistakes

When drafting and implementing an email and internet protocol, things often go wrong at the same points. The overview below helps you avoid them.

Wrong Consequence Better approach
Checking without an established basis The monitoring constitutes an unjustified invasion of privacy and is unusable as evidence. Establish the purpose, basis, and method of the inspection in the protocol in advance.
Do not disclose protocol You cannot impose sanctions because the rules did not apply to the employee. Distribute the protocol demonstrably and have receipt confirmed.
Do not ask for the consent of the Works Council The control regulation is void and unenforceable. Request timely consent for arrangements regarding monitoring.
Unlimited data storage Violation of the GDPR and unnecessary privacy risk. Apply short, fixed retention periods and delete data in a timely manner.
Vague or general language use Lack of clarity leads to discussion and weak enforcement. Describe permitted and prohibited uses concretely and measurably.
Risk profile

What is your situation and what do you pay attention to?

The correct protocol depends on your organization and way of working. If you recognize your situation below, you know what to pay extra attention to.

Risk profile Example Focus in the document
Office environment with fixed workstations Employees use company equipment on location. Clear distinction between business and limited private use.
Working from home and hybrid working Employees access systems from home or while on the go. Additional agreements regarding security and access to company data.
Personal equipment (BYOD) Employees use their own phones or laptops for work. Separation of business and personal data and right of erasure upon termination of employment.
Working with sensitive data The organization processes a large amount of personal or business-sensitive data. Stricter rules for shipping, storage, and monitoring.
Additional documents

When is this document not enough?

An Email and Internet Protocol governs the use of digital facilities but does not cover all situations. In the following cases, you need an additional or different document.

Situation Supplementary document Why
Situation Related document Explanation
You have personal data processed by an external IT or cloud service Data Processing Agreement For the processing of personal data by an external party, you record agreements in a data processing agreement.
You want to protect confidential business information from dissemination Confidentiality Agreement A confidentiality agreement regulates the protection of confidential information outside of digital use.
You wish to include agreements regarding digital use in the employment contract itself Employment contract You incorporate core rules into the employment contract and refer to the applicable protocol.
Explanation of this document

Drafting an email and internet protocol, why?

Not every entrepreneur knows exactly what email and internet protocols are, when they are needed, and which risks they must cover. Therefore, we explain below what this document entails, what to look out for, and why customized legal solutions are important.

What is an email and internet protocol?
An email and internet protocol is the internal company document that establishes the conditions under which employees may use business email and the internet, whether and to what extent private use is permitted, and when and how the employer may monitor usage. The protocol is the legal basis for the employer's monitoring of email and internet traffic: without a clear protocol that informs employees in advance about potential checks, the employer may not, in principle, view usage or use it as evidence. In the so-called Barbulescu case, the European Court of Human Rights formulated six criteria that employers' email monitoring must meet. Illegally obtained evidence via email monitoring can lead to an employee's dismissal not standing, even if the employer has proven the fraud. Our lawyers draft an email and internet protocol for your organization that is GDPR-compliant, legally establishes the employer's right of surveillance, and properly informs employees — and is correctly anchored in accordance with the Works Council's consent requirement.
Which GDPR legal bases apply to the monitoring of email and the internet?
Monitoring employees' email and internet usage involves the processing of personal data and falls entirely under the GDPR. The most commonly used legal basis for employee monitoring is the legitimate interest — protection of trade secrets, prevention of fraud or security incidents, enforcement of rules of conduct — provided that this interest outweighs the employee's privacy interest. consent is not a suitable basis due to the hierarchical relationship: the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) considers employee consent to be non-free and therefore invalid as the sole basis for monitoring. Your protocol must explicitly state the legal basis for each form of monitoring, specify the purposes for which monitoring is permitted, and establish the retention periods for monitored data. Our lawyers draft a protocol that correctly integrates GDPR requirements.
When is an employer allowed to view the content of emails?
This is the most sensitive question regarding email monitoring. The Barbulescu criteria of the European Court of Human Rights stipulate that, when accessing the content of emails—the most severe form of control—employer must be able to demonstrate that the employee was informed in advance of the possibility of accessing the content, that there is a legitimate reason that outweighs the privacy interest, that less intrusive means are insufficient, and that the use of the obtained information is limited to the stated purpose. Monitoring the flow of communication—who communicates with whom, how often, and for how long—is a less intrusive form than access to the content. Your protocol must explicitly distinguish between the permissible forms of control and establish additional safeguards for content access. Our lawyers formulate the appropriate legal basis and procedure for each form of control.
How do you regulate private use of business email and the internet in the protocol?
The policy regarding the private use of business communication tools determines the extent of privacy protection to which employees are entitled. A strict ban on all private use—documented in writing and consistently enforced—gives the employer more leeway to monitor email and internet usage, as employees then know that all communication via business tools is for business purposes. A policy that permits limited private use requires greater care during monitoring: the employer must distinguish between business and private communication and, in principle, may not view the content of private communication. Your protocol must unambiguously set out the private use policy: what is permitted, what is not, what limits apply, and what the consequences of violation are. Our lawyers draft a balanced private use policy that is workable and legally sound.
What is the Works Council's consent requirement regarding the protocol?
Establishing and amending an email and internet protocol requires the consent of the Works Council pursuant to Article 27, paragraph 1, subsections k and l of the Works Councils Act (WOR). Regulations regarding the processing of employees' personal data and regulations concerning monitoring of employees' attendance, conduct, or performance require Works Council consent before they can be implemented. In the absence of Works Council consent, the protocol is voidable pursuant to Article 27, paragraph 5 of the WOR, and the employer cannot rely on it. The consent process with the Works Council must be documented. If your organization does not have a Works Council but does have 10 or more employees, the rules for employee representation apply. Our lawyers guide the consent process and ensure that your protocol is implemented in a manner that is compliant with Works Council requirements.
How does it work at MKBjuristen?
After a brief intake, our lawyers map out your organizational size, your IT infrastructure, and your specific enforcement needs. Based on this, we draft an email and internet protocol that is GDPR-compliant, respects the Barbulescu criteria, clearly formulates the private use policy, establishes supervisory powers and procedures, and is correctly anchored in accordance with the Works Council consent requirement. We also ensure alignment with your BYOD policy, your employment conditions regulations, and your processing register.
Are you unsure whether your document is legally correct? We would be happy to assess the sensible course of action: drafting, reviewing, or amending.
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Explanation regarding the use of the document

A standard document seems cheap, until it doesn't fit your situation properly. That is why we provide custom legal solutions tailored to your business.

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A legal document only has value if it suits your practice. That is why we look not only at the text, but also at how you use the document in your business.

Common mistakes with legal documents

A legal document often seems simple, but small errors can have major consequences later on. In practice, we see that entrepreneurs run the greatest risk when a document does not align well with their business, agreements, or way of working.

  • Using a standard document that does not suit the company
  • Forgot important agreements regarding payment, delivery, liability, or termination
  • Have a document generated without legal review
  • Continuing to use old documents while the company has changed
  • Not knowing how the document should be used correctly in practice

A legal document only prevents problems if it suits your situation. That is why we look not only at the text, but also at your company, agreements, and risks.

Why is a standard document often not enough?

Because a standard document does not take into account your industry, customers, risks, and specific agreements, important provisions may be missing or not align well with your practice.

Can I create a legal document myself using AI?

AI can assist in creating text, but does not independently assess whether the document is legally appropriate, complete, and usable for your business. Legal review therefore remains important.

When do I need to have my document checked?

Have your document checked if your business has changed, you have new customers or services, you have doubts about existing agreements, or the document has not been updated for a long time.

Will I also receive an explanation about the use of the document?

Yes. We explain how to use the document in practice, what to look out for, and which steps are important to prevent disputes afterwards.

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