Dentons’ Privacy & Cybersecurity team has substantial experience in handling complex data management and governance matters.

The team handled many GDPR compliance projects, including various multijurisdictional matters involving governance structures.

The team is also frequently asked to deal with AI and new technologies’ projects, in order to assess the privacy implications.

Key service areas

The Privacy team advises and represents clients in connection with:

• Audits and data mapping
• Big data
• Mobile apps
• Compliance programs under privacy Italian and European laws
• Information governance and records management
• Data security and data breach management
• DPIA and risk management
• Drafting and validation of privacy policies
• Bring your own device (BYOD)
• Privacy issues with respect to mergers and acquisitions
• Cybersecurity
• Data transfer
• Digital media and CRM
• Outsourcing and cloud solutions
• Reporting to supervisory authority
• Audits, investigation and proceedings before competent Supervisory Authority
• Internet of Things (IoT) and AI
• Smart cities and domotics
• Investigations in the work place
• Profiling
• Cookies and ad tracking
• Processing of data concerning minors
• Hotlines for DPOs and whistleblowing
• Training courses

Our approach

Clients highly appreciate our Privacy & Cybersecurity team that operates at both a multinational and local level, coopering closely with Dentons’ professionals worldwide. We have established effective synergies so that clients are offered solutions at European level (e.g. DPOs hotline) and given comprehensive support (from drafting documentation to analysis with respect to privacy compliance as well as clear instructions on how to interact with the Supervisory Authorities and the best approach to take in case of a crisis e.g. data breach or a legal proceeding). We provide our clients with a turnkey business-oriented result.

Recognition

Dentons and Giangiacomo Olivi awarded at Legalcommunity IPTMT Awards 2019

May 13, 2019

Dentons IPT team led by Giovanni Francesco Casucci was awarded “IP Law Firm of the year” and partner Giangiacomo Olivi was named “Lawyer of the year TMT” at Legalcommunity IP&TMT Awards 2019.

Giangiacomo Olivi has been included in the group of experts appointed by Italy’s Government on Artificial Intelligence (AI)

December 28, 2018

We are pleased to announce that Dentons’ Giangiacomo Olivi has been included in the group of experts appointed by Italy’s Ministry of Economic Development to draft the national strategy on Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Insights

2025 Global Guide to Autonomous Vehicles

May 14, 2025

As the technology underlying autonomous vehicles (AVs) continues to evolve, so too does the legal and regulatory landscape governing the testing and deployment of AVs within the United States and across the globe.

Digital Breakfast @Dentons

Updated on September 30, 2024

Italy: Welcome to the section dedicated to our Digital Breakfasts! See our meetings: we discuss privacy, new technologies, media and much more with terrific guests. Don’t miss our panels!

Global Guide to Autonomous Vehicles 2024

May 29, 2024

The Dentons 2024 Global Guide to Autonomous Vehicles summarizes key AV regulatory developments worldwide, aligning with broader societal goals of integrating AVs with public transportation and urban planning. Collaboration among stakeholders reflects a collective push for innovation, safety and public welfare on the roads.

 

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons hires Data Privacy and TMT partner Giangiacomo Olivi in Milan

April 4, 2018

Dentons has announced the hire of partner Giangiacomo Olivi as Europe Head of Data Privacy and Co-Head of the Europe Media group. He will also lead these two groups in Italy. He joins from DLA Piper along with senior counsel Saverio Cavalcanti and Francesco Armaroli. In addition, Cristina Mura joins the TMT team from Italian law firm Portolano Cavallo.