Roland Marko
Partner
Roland Marko
Partner
“Roland Marko is an outstanding specialist and it was very pleasant working with him. Very competent.”
– The Legal 500
About Roland Marko
Roland Marko specialises in data and tech law. He has a strong track record in data protection, data privacy and cybersecurity. He also has solid experience in IT-sourcing, software and cloud solutions. He represents companies in court proceedings and before authorities, with a focus on mass claims, privacy litigation and defence against GDPR fines. He publishes and lectures in Austria and abroad on data and tech law, and compliance.
Expertise
Data & Cybersecurity Investigations, Crisis Response & Compliance Litigation Blockchain & Crypto Assets Telecommunications, Media & Technology (TMT) Intellectual PropertyEducation
EuroPriSe Auditor, 2017
University of Vienna (LL.M.), 2004
University of Vienna (Mag. iur.), 2002
University of Graz (Academic Media Expert certificate), 2000
Languages
German, English, Italian
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