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Avishay Klein

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Tel Aviv
6777016

Avishay Klein

Dr. Avishay Klein is a Partner, Leading our firm’s Privacy, Data Protection and Cyber Practices

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:


Member of the Israel Bar Association since 2010

Insights & News - Avishay Klein:


July 11, 2024

AI, Data Privacy, and Technology for the Modern Legal Counsel

Our firm developed a unique four-part course for legal advisors and last night the final session was held at our offices. The course was held in collaboration with Microsoft, TrustIZ, and Taylor Wessing UK. It covered AI regulation, drafting and negotiating the privacy aspects of artificial intelligence agreements, and how to deal with data breach events.

July 8, 2024

Federal District Court Vacates Rule under HHS's HIPAA Tracking Technologies Guidance

Until now, the HHS guidance provided a very broad interpretation of what constituted "protected health information" (PHI). This interpretation severely restricted data analytics service providers' ability to cater to hospitals and for hospitals to manage their digital assets, in addition to exposing them to class action lawsuits. A federal court's ruling to vacate the guidance is expected to facilitate both service providers and hospitals.
May 13, 2024

The Netherlands: New Data Scraping Guidelines

The Dutch Data Protection Authority strictly interprets GDPR regarding data scraping, stating that data scraping will almost always be illegal.

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