János Kopasz, AIGP, CIPP/E, CIPM

Dr. János Kopasz is a senior counsel in the 𝐈𝐏/𝐈𝐓, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, and 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 teams at Taylor Wessing Hungary, with a deep specialization in 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐞-𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞, and 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐰. Holding 𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐏/𝐄 (Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe) and 𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐌 (Certified Information Privacy Manager) certifications, János is recognized for his deep expertise in privacy laws and privacy program management. He takes a 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 to legal challenges, ensuring that his advice not only meets regulatory requirements but also aligns with broader business goals. His expertise has been recognized by Legal500, where he was named a 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐲 (2024), and by Managing IP, where he holds the 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 (2023, 2024). 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 (𝗜𝗔𝗣𝗣) János serves as a member of the Advisory Board of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) within its 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. In this strategic role, he collaborates with global privacy leaders to shape programs and provide guidance tailored to the legal community working in privacy and data protection. His contributions focus on addressing complex challenges, fostering professional development, and advancing the privacy legal field on a global scale. 𝗖𝗼-𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 (𝗜𝗔𝗣𝗣) As the co-chair of the Hungarian Chapter of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), János has been instrumental in raising awareness and fostering discussion about data protection and privacy in Hungary. He regularly organises local events, shares insights on the latest developments in the field, and supports the professional community in navigating GDPR and other privacy-related regulations. His work reflects his dedication to both the local and international privacy communities.