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Avishay Klein
Dr. Avishay Klein is a partner, leading our firm's Privacy, Data Protection, Cyber and AI Department.
Dr. Avishay Klein is a proven legal professional possessing a unique combination of expertise and experience. With a deep understanding of the various privacy and data protection regulations and years of experience in both academia and the private sector, Avishay brings a practical perspective to the ever-changing global regulatory framework, while simultaneously navigating complex legal issues in the field of law and technology.
Avishay holds a PhD with a specialization in Law & Technology. He previously served as an in-house data protection officer (DPO) for Amdocs Group, one of the biggest enterprises in the telecommunications and software industry. This experience gives Avishay a unique viewpoint and allows him to provide clients with comprehensive practical guidance on complying with artificial intelligence and data protection regulations, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, LGPD, and in building and implementing global privacy compliance programs.
His work encompasses advising on regulatory inquiries, cyber crisis management, compliance programs, and various privacy and compliance-related matters, including commercial agreements and M&A activities. Avishay also works with companies to develop comprehensive customized incident response plans, provides DPO services, conducts privacy audits, trains staff, and addresses key issues with boards of directors and executive management.
Avishay is the co-founder of Israel DPO Forum, a member of the Israel Tech Policy Institute’s Advisory Board, and an adjunct professor in the fields of internet law, privacy, and cyber regulation.
Avishay is a member of the Israel Tech Policy Institute’s Advisory Board, and holds two of the most respected certifications in the fields of privacy and privacy protection, issued by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP):
1. CIPP/E certification (Certified Information Privacy Professional Europe)
2. CIPT certification (Certified Information Privacy Technologist)
Education:
Bar-Ilan University Faculty of Law, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with a specialization in Law & Technology, 2015
Bar-Ilan University Faculty of Law, LL.M., 2008
Bar-Ilan University Faculty of Law, LL.B., 2007
Admission:
Israel Bar Association, 2010
Insights & News - Avishay Klein:
Landmark Settlement in AI Copyright Infringement Lawsuit – Anthropic Case
Dr. Avishay Klein on Channel 10: Former MK Threatens to Sue Artificial Intelligence
Following former Knesset Member Oren Hazan’s threat to sue Grok, X and Elon Musk’s AI platform, as though it were a real person, questions have arisen regarding the possibility of suing companies that develop AI systems, as well as broader intellectual property implications in the age of artificial intelligence. Dr. Avishay Klein, head of the firm's Privacy, Cyber and AI Department, was interviewed on the Channel 10 program “The Next Big Thing” with Danny Roup.