Data Protection & Digital Economy
Data is a critical resource for companies, especially those that are data-driven, where it serves as a foundation to understand market trends, customer behavior, and performance. The direct and indirect use of data contributes to revenue growth, but its importance surpasses financial benefits as it reinforces competitive advantage.
Effective data governance is paramount for companies to realize their full potential while ensuring compliance and robust cybersecurity protocols.
Our team operates at the intersection of data protection and relevant regulations, providing comprehensive and innovative solutions for the multifaceted digital landscape.
The ZÜGERLAW Offer Includes:
- Compliance with Swiss and European data protection legislation
- Implementation of data protection compliance projects
- Assistance with data access requests and digital rights management
- Management of data breaches, including notification of data subjects and data protection authorities
- Handling international data transfers and data disclosure requests from foreign authorities (e.g., based on MLAT or US Cloud Act requests) and courts in cross-border proceedings
- Supporting data-driven business models and platform solutions (XaaS, cloud services, data centers, IoT, online platforms, digital marketplaces)
- Project management of digitalization, digital transformation, outsourcing, and data management projects
- Projects related to artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, big data analytics, etc.
- Development and implementation of data strategies and processes related to data protection
- Data sharing, application, and monetization of data
- Cybersecurity issues, including managing and responding to data breach incidents, cyber compliance, and cyber risk management
- Developing security policies (e.g., xYOD)
- Conducting risk assessments (including data protection impact assessments) and data due diligence reviews
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements when using data (cookies, tracking, profiling)
- Conducting due diligence on M&A and other transactions in compliance with data protection legislation
- Digital asset management (e.g., data asset accounting and tax implications) and Industry 4.0 implementation
- Developing tax optimization strategies (transfer pricing, patent box, R&D super deductions, etc.)
- Handling criminal cases related to cybercrime, digital finance, data, and privacy issues
- Handling litigation and arbitration cases related to data, data protection, and cybersecurity
Key Contacts
Managing Partner
Partner
Attorney-at-law, Notary Public
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