DLA Piper‘s Milan-based data privacy and data protection team, part of the IP and tech department, is a leading reference for complex data-driven projects and high-stakes matters concerning major data breach management, investigations initiated by the Italian Data Protection Authority, and ensuring compliance with the NIS2 directive. Giulio Coraggio heads the team, having recently led the legal response to major European cyberattacks. Key members include Giulia Zappaterra, an expert in privacy and cybersecurity, and Cristina Criscuoli, who has expertise in the life sciences and financial sectors.
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- There is a great level of engagement and proximity to the business, which is one of the main innovations I can report.
- Giulio Coraggio is a fully committed practice leader.
- 'Giulio Coraggio is a fully committed practice leader.'
- 'There is a great level of engagement and proximity to the business.'
Key clients
- UniCredit
- Red Bull
- TeamSystem
- AON
- Rai Pubblicità
- Disney
- BASF
- Qualcomm
- Luka
- Generali
- NTT Data
- Binance
- Amplifon
- ENI
- Moncler
- Boston Consulting Group
- Haier
- Iliad
- Lidl
- ENI
Work highlights
Advised Qualcomm on the acquisition of an IoT provider for over €500 million, managing all data-related aspects including complex issues under GDPR, cybersecurity, the EU Data Act, and the Digital Services Act linked to M2M and personal data processing.
Represented CrowdStrike on all legal aspects of its response to the July 2024 global incident caused by a faulty Falcon Sensor software update, which included advising on regulatory engagement, GDPR and NIS2 compliance, contractual risk assessment, and strategic communications.
Advised Red Bull on the design and implementation of its global AI compliance framework, assisting the company in aligning its use of AI technologies with the EU AI Act, GDPR, and emerging global standards.
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Practice head
Giulio Coraggio
Other key lawyers
Giulia Zappaterra; Cristina Criscuoli