TozziniFreire fields a data protection practice co-led by specialists Marcela Waksman Ejnisman and Patrícia Helena Marta, who oversee a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters. The team is well equipped to assist both domestic and international clients with complex issues such as data breaches, data compliance programmes, and litigation arising from data protection disputes. Carla do Couto Hellu Battilana brings particular strength in cybersecurity and data protection, assisting with the preparation and review of terms of use, privacy policies, data licences, and sharing agreements. Technology-related contentious cases are handled by Bruna Borghi Tomé, while data compliance expert Luzia Sato adds further depth to the team with her knowledge of the LGPD and IP matters.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Luiza Sato stands out for her ability to provide accurate and fast responses to complex issues related to the LGPD and cybersecurity, demonstrating deep knowledge of the market and the products involved. Her proactive approach and commitment to quality ensure that her clients are always one step ahead in compliance and innovation.’

  • ‘Luiza Sato is an exceptional professional in the area of ​​privacy and cybersecurity, with over 20 years of experience. Her ability to handle complex cases and her speed in delivering solutions make her an invaluable reference. Luiza’s command of the legal and technological landscape, combined with her ability to understand the needs of her clients. For those seeking security and expertise in data privacy, Luiza is, without a doubt, the recommended professional.'

  • 'The firm is proactive, anticipates risk and trends, has great engagement in technologies and good diversity.'

  • 'Carla do Couto Hellu Battilana is proactive, anticipates risks and trends, has great teaching skills and is excellent for training.' 

Key clients

  • ByteDance (Tik Tok)
  • Meta
  • Colgate-Palmolive
  • American Airlines
  • Hanesbrands
  • Workiva
  • GLP
  • Papaya Gaming
  • SKF
  • Fundação Zerrenner
  • Survitec
  • Novelis

Work highlights

Assisted Colgate with the implementation of its LGPD conformity programme, mapping data processing activities and assessing applicable legal bases, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Assisted American Airlines with data protection issues, including consultations on compliance with the new resolutions issued by the Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (ANPD).
Assisted Hanesbrands with providing essential support in data protection and privacy compliance.

Lawyers

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Practice head

Marcela Waksman Ejnisman; Patrícia Helena Marta

Other key lawyers

Luiza Sato; Carla do Couto Hellu Battilana; Bruna Borghi Tomé