Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law’s data protection team has an established global network, advising international clients across the pharmaceuticals, automotive, energy and technology industries on Hungarian and EU data protection laws. The practice covers the full scope of relevant matters, from privacy policy and GDPR compliance, to online marketplaces and cybersecurity. The team also handles internal investigations, from data breaches to fraud detection, as well as providing representation before the Hungarian Data Protection Authority. Practice head Csaba Vári is well versed in a variety of cross-border data protection matters, including data transfers. András Gaál advises both Hungarian and international companies on the implementation and application of novel technologies.
Testimonials
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‘In the course of my work, I constantly encounter many different legal issues, and they have specialists in all areas. They always invest energy in understanding the problem, thoroughly review the legal background, and come back to me with thorough, understandable proposals and solutions.'
'Even when we faced tight deadlines, they were partners and put our needs first. We maintain a direct and friendly relationship with them. They are also available for phone calls and online meetings. I never felt that they only want to do the work superficially or that they want to get over it quickly; they always dig deep into the issue, and they give detailed, thorough answers.’
Key clients
- Google Ireland Ltd.
- Ford Közép- és Kelet-Európai Értékesítő Kft. (Ford Motor Company - Ford of Central and Eastern Europe)
Work highlights
- Advising Ford Motor Company’s Hungarian legal entity on a wide range of cross-border data protection-related operations matters, including intra-group data processing agreements, direct marketing and contracts with external service providers, a multi-jurisdictional e-commerce project, and data subject request issues.