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Avishay Klein

Global 2026

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co

Ranked in 1 practice area

IT & Data Protection

Israel

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Dr. Avishay Klein is a Partner and Head of the Privacy, AI, and Cyber Practices at Barnea. An expert in artificial intelligence, privacy regulations, and cyberlaw, Avishay advises global companies on navigating complex regulatory frameworks, managing data breaches, and building comprehensive compliance programs. With a PhD specializing in Law & Technology and years of experience in academia and the private sector, he bridges theoretical expertise with practical solutions tailored to the fast-evolving tech landscape.

Previously, Avishay served as Data Protection Officer (DPO) for Amdocs Group, one of the largest enterprises in the telecommunications and software industry.

This hands-on experience equips him to provide strategic guidance on global privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, DORA, as well as AI governance.

Avishay co-founded the Israel DPO Forum, serves on the Israel Tech Policy Institute’s Advisory Board, and is an adjunct professor specializing in internet law and cyber regulation. He holds advanced privacy certifications (CIPP/E and CIPT) from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and is a sought-after thought leader in AI, privacy, and technology regulation.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

IT & Data Protection - Israel

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Avishay Klein leads Barnea's privacy, data protection and cyber department. He is adept at handling a range of IT matters, including cross-border data transfers, GDPR and compliance.

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Strengths

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Avishay Klein is a master at taking the complex theory and transforming it into simple, actionable advice.
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Avishay Klein is a sharp, business-oriented and customer-driven lawyer, who understands the internal counsel's needs and requirements.
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His deep understanding of our business needs makes him a trusted adviser.
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He has a wealth of experience on all data protection matters.
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