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Colin Rooney

Colin Rooney

Europe 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Colin is Head of our Technology and Innovation Group. He advises on data protection and privacy, information technology, outsourcing, cloud computing and e-business matters.

Colin has extensive experience advising domestic and international clients on information management issues, with his data protection and information technology practice covering all aspects of data processing across all industry sectors. His practice also has a strong emphasis on commercial IT agreements. Colin is a frequent speaker on data protection and freedom of information topics, including at the Data Protection Leadership Forum, which the Group launched in 2019. He is also a frequent contributor to various legal journals on the above-mentioned topics.

For more, visit Colin's webpage here: https://www.arthurcox.com/people/colin-rooney/

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

TMT: Information Technology - Ireland

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Colin Rooney is noted for advising leading global companies on complex mandates relating to data protection or IT contracts. He also provides regulatory support on issues relating to data privacy, data protection, AI and online platforms.

Strengths

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  • Colin provides exemplary services, he combines commercial awareness with strategic thinking and deep expertise in the subject matter.

    TMT: Information TechnologyChambers European Guide
  • Colin is an excellent lawyer.

    TMT: Information TechnologyChambers European Guide
  • Simply put, Colin Rooney is one of the leading privacy lawyers in Europe.

    TMT: Information TechnologyChambers European Guide

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