Privacy & Data Protection

The protection of personal data is now an essential component of corporate governance and the management of legal and reputational risk. The evolution of European legislation and the application of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) require companies, startups, and both public and private organizations to adopt a structured approach to privacy compliance and personal data management.

Clovers assists Italian and international companies, technology firms, innovative startups, and digital operators in defining and implementing compliance frameworks for personal data protection, integrating legal, technological, and organizational expertise.

The Firm supports clients throughout all stages of personal data management: from data mapping and the development of internal privacy policies, to risk management and handling data breaches, as well as representation in proceedings before supervisory authorities.

Today, privacy and data protection advisory requires an interdisciplinary approach. Clovers combines expertise in technology law, intellectual property, IT contracts, and regulatory compliance, offering practical legal solutions tailored to business needs.

The goal is to support clients not only in complying with regulations, but also in the strategic enhancement of data, ensuring its lawful, secure, and sustainable use.

Data protection issues play a central role in business models based on digital technologies, online platforms, software, and cloud services.

Clovers works alongside technology companies and innovative startups in designing products and services according to the principles of privacy by design and privacy by default, integrating personal data protection into technological development processes and business models.

The Firm pays particular attention to data protection issues in the following sectors:

  • software and digital platforms

  • artificial intelligence and data analytics

  • e-commerce and online services

  • digital marketing and profiling

  • mobile applications and cloud services

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Focus

Clovers provides legal assistance in privacy and data protection matters, including:

  • privacy compliance and GDPR implementation for companies, startups, and digital platforms

  • audits and privacy assessments of personal data processing activities

  • drafting of privacy policies, cookie policies, and privacy notices

  • preparation of Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and contracts with suppliers and technology partners

  • assistance with international data transfers of personal data

  • support in managing data breaches and security incidents

  • drafting of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)

  • assistance in the appointment and activities of the Data Protection Officer (DPO)

  • support in dealings with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali)