DLA Piper Gizinski Kycia sp.k. assists on a range of IT and data privacy law matters with extensive experience in advising clients from regulated sectors, including banking, insurance, pharmaceuticals and media. Notably, the team advises on cross-border data transfers, data security breaches, profiling and cloud computing. Ewa Kurowska-Tober advises on legal issues related to data protection, advanced technologies as well as cybersecurity and often represents clients in proceedings before the Polish Data Protection Authority and the Office of Electronic Communications. Piotr Czulak advises clients from several key sectors, including telecoms, banking, energy and pharmaceuticals, in matters related to IT services, regulated outsourcing, telecoms regulatory and personal data protection.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Ewa Kurowska-Tober makes this practice very unique. She is great experienced data privacy and AI lawyer. She is always professional and very knowledgeable in regulatory matters. I appreciate her attitude towards the client and her openness. Ewa has an extraordinary ability to present difficult issues in a transparent way for the recipients. Ewa brings together great experts in her team.’
- ‘Individual approach to the client needs, looking and finding solutions in complicated issues.’
- ‘DLA Piper Gizinski Kycia sp.k. distinguishes itself through its strategic blend of international reach and local precision. The team is deeply embedded in the global DLA Piper network, allowing it to offer seamless cross-border support while maintaining a strong understanding of Polish regulatory frameworks and business culture. Their ability to anticipate regulatory trends and translate them into actionable guidance is a key differentiator.’
- ‘Comprehensive GDPR and cybersecurity expertise, including risk assessments, DPIAs, and breach response. Strong industry alignment, particularly with sectors like manufacturing / automotive. Proactive regulatory engagement, helping clients stay ahead of enforcement trends. Multidisciplinary collaboration, integrating legal, technical, and strategic perspectives.’
- ‘DLA Piper Giziński Kycia sp.k. offers a highly competent and business-oriented privacy and data protection practice. The team combines strong legal expertise with practical, tailored solutions, especially in cross-border matters. Their innovative use of technology, collaborative approach, and openness to flexible billing models make them stand out. Clients benefit from their international reach, responsiveness, and commitment to ethical standards.’
- ‘The professionals I’ve worked with at DLA Piper Giziński Kycia sp.k. stand out for their deep subject-matter expertise, responsiveness, and ability to communicate complex legal issues in a clear and practical way. What sets them apart is their proactive approach, business acumen, and genuine commitment to client success. I particularly value their collaborative mindset and consistency in delivering high-quality advice. Their performance compares favourably with top-tier competitors.’
- ‘They were incredibly diligent, speedy, and able to understand our business context extremely quickly.’
Key clients
- Qemetica
- Health Technologies
- Towarzystwo Szkół Zjednoczonego Świata i
- Fundacja TUS
- Ermax A/S
- CLM Holdco, LP
- Vastint Poland
- Cushman & Wakefield Polska
- Allegro (with Cinven, Permira, and Mid Europa Partners as the majority owners)
- Ardagh
- Amplifon
- AUDI
- Axalta
- BASF
- BNP Paribas
- BorgWarner
- Capgemini
- Cognizant
- Credit Suisse
- DataTag
Work highlights
Representing mBank S.A in proceedings before the District Administrative Court.
Provided Generali Polska with comprehensive advice related to privacy matters, including advice on group marketing efforts based on shared personal data, cookies and tracking technologies and potential cooperation with external information bureaus.
Assisted Żabka Polska with a project involving a third-party provider related to services based on big-data analysis and targeted marketing.
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Practice head
Ewa Kurowska-Tober
Other key lawyers
Piotr Czula