The professionals in the Technology Law and Cybersecurity Department at Bacciardi Partners offer their clients consulting and assistance in planning, managing, and implementing all legally relevant aspects in the field of:

Technology law

  • Digital Services Act (Regulation (UE) 2022/2065 “DSA”);
  • Protection of software, databases, and intellectual property online;
  • Extrajudicial and judicial assistance to prevent and/or inhibit and/or restore violations perpetrated through computer or internet methods;
  • Assistance in acquiring evidence for subsequent use in judicial proceedings;
  • E-commerce, online marketing and electronic communications, influencer marketing and advertising regulations, online copyright, social network and social media, online reputation;
  • Online identity and digital signatures, liability of Internet Service Providers and technology platform operators;
  • Consulting and assistance for the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in companies and consequently preparing the necessary measures for proper AI management in compliance with applicable regulations (analysis and mapping of internal processes and risks, drafting internal procedures and policies, and training activities for internal staff responsible for AI use and management);
  • Assistance to innovative startups and companies active in the technological innovation sector in all stages, including (i) evaluating the business model, (ii) choosing the corporate vehicle to adopt, (iii) regulating relationships between shareholders and investors, (iv) identifying solutions and tools to acquire the necessary financing for development, and (v) negotiating and implementing business contracts to make the companies operating as startups or innovative SMEs fully operational;

Cybersecurity

  • Gap analysis on the applicable cybersecurity regulations based on the size, economic and operational sector to which the enterprise belongs;
  • Consulting and implementation of Governance systems and internal organization within the enterprise for proper cyber risk management;
  • Analysis of the security measures present in the company and consulting on their evolution;
  • Preparation, formalization and updating of the cybersecurity management system, including internal procedures, regulations and ad hoc policies;
  • Support in the assessment and legal management of cyber incidents, including managing relations with Competent Authorities;
  • Audits of suppliers and external parties in order to assess the security measures taken by them to ensure a secure and compliant supply chain;
  • Assistance in negotiating and drafting contracts with suppliers and external parties;
  • Classroom and/or distance training courses for cybersecurity personnel.