Celesq® Presenters

Dr. Annette Demmel is a partner in the Data Privacy, Cybersecurity &

Digital Assets Practice Group in Berlin. For 20 years, Annette has advised

national and international businesses on technology and privacy laws in

many industries, focusing on the development of new digital products, the

implementation of data-driven technology and the digital transformation

of processes. 

Annette regularly leads the implementation of international privacy compliance

programs, and provides advice on policy and regulatory issues arising in

relation to the digitalization of workflows. 

Experience:

Advising on international data transfer mechanisms in international groups,

including the implementation of Binding Corporate Rules, and the addition of

newly acquired companies to that. Worldwide project management in relation

to the implementation of international privacy programs.

Advising a multinational company on the restructuring of the group IT

services, as well as negotiations with local works councils regarding privacy

and co-determination rights with regard to cloud services and centrally

managed solutions.

Advising on transitional services agreements for IT in various transactions

and different industries.

Advising companies in the education sector on the use of distance learning

systems and privacy aspects.

Advising a medical research company on the implementation of a

comprehensive GDPR compliance program, including its electronic patient

records system and data deletion concepts in this regard.

Advising on international cooperation in relation to cancer research data.

Structuring the internet platform terms and privacy strategy for a worldwide

blood database.

Advising a non-commercial association on structuring a platform for its

worldwide data exchange with member companies and online collaboration.

Handling data breaches for international businesses, coordinating

notifications worldwide and negotiations with authorities.