APLAW have been recommended for the fourth time in a row by the international legal ranking Legal 500 EMEA in two areas: Data privacy & Data protection and TMT

Algorithms, as well as machine learning tools and neural networks, are popular however their exploration area is still not deep. Moreover, due to their level of advancement, the solutions are not defined as strong AI, which means self-sufficient with no human interference, capable to make independent decisions – comments Katarzyna Gorzkowska for homodigital.pl

April 9, 2021

Niewłaściwe korzystanie z kamer może skutkować naruszeniem wielu przepisów, w tym dotyczących ochrony danych osobowych, prawa cywilnego, ochrony dóbr osobistych oraz praw innych osób przebywających w zasięgu monitoringu – piszą w Rzeczpospolitej Artur Piechocki i Katarzyna Gorzkowska

May 14, 2021

April 14, 2021

15.04.2021 APLAW have been recommended for the fourth time in a row by the international legal ranking Legal 500 EMEA in two areas: Data privacy & Data protection and TMT. Artur Piechocki and Ireneusz Matusiak have been recommended individually.

Data privacy & Data protection

APLaw Artur Piechocki is an IT and TMT specialist firm with ‘ unique knowledge and engagement in finding the best solution‘ that draws on substantial expertise in GDPR audits and compliance issues as well as personal data processing for marketing purposes. The firm also offers external data protection officer services to Polish SMEs. Co-heading the team are founding partner Artur Piechocki and Ireneusz Matusiak.

Testimonials

‘The team have unique knowledge and engagement in finding the best solution.’

‘Open and direct relationships with the client.’

‘We were impressed with the individual approach to the client, the willingness to look for a solution perfectly suited both in terms of finance and compliance with the order.’

Key clients

Refurbed, TVN and Discovery Group, iVoting, Michau Enterprises (Aftermarket.pl), 9Bits, Natexo, Hobo Systems, AutoJet, Totalbet

Work highlights

Advise Natexo, a French marketing and e-commerce solutions company, on personal data protection and privacy protection in terms of big data projects based particularly on internet profiling and targeting issues.
Advise Michau Enterprises Ltd., the owner of Aftermarket.pl, on personal protection and privacy policy.
Advise Totalbet, a Polish sports betting and gambling group, on the complex GDPR legal services in terms of: GDPR audits, implementation of GDPR procedures, applications to the Personal Data Protection Office, GDPR trainings for board members and staff. Also serving as a Data Protection Officer.

TMT

Boutique practice APLaw Artur Piechocki handles TMT matters as they relate to media law, new technologies (Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence), IT projects and outsourcing. Jointly led by Artur Piechocki and Ireneusz Matusiak, the team acts for clients in the fintech (cryptocurrency, blockchain, PSD2), e-commerce, cybersecurity, video games and med-tech sectors.

Testimonials

‘APLAW lawyers have extensive knowledge of the implementation of information systems and new technologies. They work closely with IT departments, penetrating technical problems.’

‘They just understand our business needs and are capable to solve technical issues in close cooperation with our IT team.’

Key clients

Refurbed, TVN and Discovery Group, Doyensec, ComCERT, Aftermarket.pl, 9Bits, Natexo, Hobo Systems, Supermedia, Ediba, 4Mass (Claresa)

Work highlights

Advising Doyensec, an American IT company, on identifying the legal character of services delivered to the client and preparing contracts for advanced cybersecurity services.
Assisted ComCERT with the acquisition of its shares by Asseco Poland.
Advising Aftermarket.pl, the Polish domain names exchange, on complex IT and cybersecurity matters.

Data Privacy & Data Protection: https://www.legal500.com/c/poland/data-privacy-and-data-protection/

TMT: https://www.legal500.com/c/poland/tmt/