Data and Privacy
In a world shaped by innovation and technology, information and personal data are enormously valuable economic assets. Companies therefore have a vital interest in the collection, use, and protection of data. At the same time, strict regulations have been introduced in the EU with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in Switzerland with the new Data Protection Act, the breach of which carries penalties and significant risks. Data protection compliance in digital business processes is therefore of vital importance.
Expertise
We advise you on matters relating to data protection, professional secrecy and information law, and represent you in these matters before courts and authorities. Our lawyers specialising in data protection, technology and cyber security have extensive experience across all sectors, including the insurance and financial sectors, the healthcare, pharmaceutical and chemical industries, and the technology, manufacturing and media sectors. Our team is highly familiar with topics such as the cloud, FinTech and TechFin, AI and digital business models, thanks to our involvement in numerous projects.
Experience
Our experience includes advising on the practical implementation of Swiss and EU regulations. Current projects include:
- Advice on the migration of IT from regulated and non-regulated businesses to the cloud (IaaS, PaaS and SaaS), including contract drafting
- Review of data protection aspects as part of due diligence processes and implementation of the findings within the context of M&A transactions
- Assistance with the implementation of data protection requirements within companies
- Advice on the design of new digital business processes
Contact persons
Dr. Rehana HarasgamaAttorney at LawPartner
Virginie A. RodieuxAttorney at LawPartner
Stefano PerucchiAttorney at LawPartner
Dr. Robert BraunAttorney at LawPartner
Dr. Michael DaphinoffAttorney at LawPartner
Dr. Urs MartiAttorney at LawPartner
Dr. Mario M. MartiAttorney at LawManaging Partner Berne
Christophe RapinAttorney at Law (Geneva and Brussels)Senior Counsel
Dr. Thomas BählerAttorney at LawPartner
Ralph GramignaAttorney at LawPartner
