Electra City Tower
58 Harakevet St.
Tel Aviv
6777016
Avishay Klein
Dr. Avishay Klein is a partner and head of the firm's Privacy, 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 also 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:
Conference at Barnea: Managing Risks Associated with AI Agents
In collaboration with the ACC AI Forum, Barnea will host a conference examining the challenges of working with AI agents and the organizational preparations they require. The conference will address governance and oversight, as well as the regulatory, contractual, commercial, and operational risks associated with deploying AI agents across organizations. Leading in-house counsel, technology professionals, and product leaders will share practical insights and experience.
When & where: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 9:00 AM | Barnea Jaffa Lande, 58 HaRakevet Street, Electra City Tower, Tel Aviv
A Warning Sign for Managers: New Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Anthropic
Femtech: Navigating Legal and Regulatory Risk
Femtech spans a broad spectrum of long overdue solutions addressing women’s health, from connected devices to digital health platforms and data-driven care tools. It is a fast growing and historically underserved market operating at the intersection of evolving healthcare, AI and privacy laws and regulation, each with distinct nuances, costs and operational demands.