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Wolf Theiss

TMT: Data Protection

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Our TMT practice offers local expertise and multi-jurisdictional advice in Austria and across the CEE region covering all areas of TMT law, including regulatory, IP, media law, data protection and privacy, consumer protection, competition & antitrust, as well as dispute resolution work.

We advise on digitalisation projects and IT outsourcing, new technologies (AI, IoT), software and cloud solutions, e-commerce, digital services, social media, online entertainment (streaming services and gaming), as well as telecommunications projects.

Our data privacy and protection work covers compliance with GDPR and other local data protection laws, data management, cybersecurity and data breaches, data protection litigation and regulatory investigations.

In addition, we represent companies from the sector in courts, collective redress proceedings and regulatory investigations.

Clients (21)

  • Apple
  • Disney
  • Magenta
  • Meta Platforms (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp)
  • Netflix
  • Samsung
  • Sky
  • Spotify
  • Tencent
  • Tricentis
  • Amazon
  • Styria Media Group
  • Temu
  • Twitter/X
  • Willhaben
  • Cineplexx
  • Comcast
  • Lycamobile
  • Mondi
  • Opodo
  • TikTok

Industries (16)

  • Banks
  • E-commerce
  • Entertainment
  • Fashion
  • Healthcare
  • High-tech
  • Insurance
  • Life Sciences
  • Luxury Brands
  • Media
  • New Media
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Public Infrastructure
  • Retail
  • Technology
  • Telecommunications

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TMT: Data Protection - Austria

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Wolf Theiss is a solid name in the Austrian market with an experienced team in the field of data protection, including issues of consumer protection, compliance and regulatory investigations. It is also active in the areas of cloud computing, software licensing and e-commerce as well as telecommunications regulations and transactions. The team represents clients in proceedings including those involving personality rights and the right to be forgotten. Wolf Theiss frequently advises on cross-border mandates and has a prestigious international client base comprising major technology, telecoms, digital media and online broadcasting companies.

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Work Highlights

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  • Wolf Theiss represented Meta in court proceedings brought by ORF in relation to an allegedly defamatory online post by an Austrian politician.

Strengths

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  • Wolf Theiss' value is its ability to advise on cross-border issues in a short amount of time.

    TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope

  • Wolf Theiss listens to its clients' needs and is willing to collaborate on bespoke solutions. The team takes the time to understand our business.

    TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope

  • Wolf Theiss offers legal excellence and a deep understanding of the market. The team knows exactly what it is doing.

    TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope

  • We greatly appreciate the team’s professionalism and commitment.

    TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope

  • Particularly noteworthy is Wolf Theiss' ability to precisely analyse complex legal issues and develop customised, tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of its clients.

    TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Roland Marko
    Roland Marko

    Roland Marko

    Roland Marko is recognised for his expertise in large-scale digitalisation projects, including software compliance. He further supports clients with contentious and non-contentious data protection matters and hardware product implementation.

    • Roland Marko's advice is practical, straightforward and easy to read.

      TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope
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  • Georg Kresbach
    Georg Kresbach

    Georg Kresbach

    Georg Kresbach advises large technology multinationals on a range of IT questions, including commercial, regulatory and compliance issues connected to streaming services and social media platforms. He provides additional counsel on legislation such as the Communication Platforms Act and media-related matters. His client base also includes telecom companies.

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