by Gabriel Avigdor

After s some time practicing as both in-house and outside counsel, and preparation, I am honored to get “Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe“, in short “CIPP/E” by the IAPP – the International Association of Privacy Professionals.

This certification is a validation of my skills, therefore joining the ever growing family of professionals in this fascinating area. According to the IAPP, this certifcation shows “comprehensive GDPR knowledge, perspective and understanding to ensure compliance and data protection success in Europe“.

Therefore, I will keep on writing and discussing about advanced technologies and health, but also with a focus on privacy matters whether relating to companies or data subjects. Privacy, data protection and information security has become a specialized and key are for any lawyer, solicitor, attorney-at-law, whether working as outside counsel or in-house lawyer. Counselling organizations with keeping in mind the principles, challenges and issues that privacy raise is a real asset for the clients. Any organization processing either as a data controller or processor in Europe, Switzerland or elsewhere feels the impact of the new developments with regard to privacy. This area has gone from a rather theoretical matter to a highly specialized topic and particular, requiring both subject matter expertise from both legal and technical perspectives. 

Many thanks to those supporting me in this adventure, and all the privacy pros and organizations out there that help and support others improving their knowledge and skills with amazing materials and blogs.

Now that we have passed 25 May 2018, the challenges are going to become a reality.

All the best and looking forward to continue exchanging on this fascinating topics.

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Gabriel Avigdor