FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL
Our strengths are the combination of expert knowledge and practical in-house experience, a strong network with industry groups and privacy associations, and close collaboration with experts in a variety of related areas, including IT and information security, and in jurisdictions around the world.
Daniela Fábián Masoch
Attorney at Law
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E, CIPM, FIP)
ISMS 27001 Lead Auditor
Daniela Fábián Masoch, Attorney at Law and Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E, CIPM, FIP), ISMS 27001 Lead Auditor, is the founder of FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH.
Daniela has more than 30 years of experience in privacy and data protection, employment law, risk and program management, security and related matters. She advises multinational companies, SMEs and start-ups from various industries mainly in the EU, Switzerland and the US on data, data protection, security and related issues, particularly in the life sciences, pharma and medical device sectors.
Daniela is a frequent speaker at conferences and member of various associations. She is founder and chair of a Privacy Expert Roundtable (Life Sciences) in Switzerland and lecturer for the CAS Datenschutz at Fernuni Schweiz as well as for Digital Marketing and Data Protection at Swiss Health Quality Association.
Education and Certifications
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2019 |
Information Security Management System (ISMS) 27001 Lead Auditor |
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2019 |
Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) |
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2018 |
Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) |
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2015 |
Certified Information Privacy Professionnel Europe (CIPP/E) |
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1997 |
Bar exam Basel-Stadt |
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1992 |
lic. iur. University of Basel |
Professional Career
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Since 2020 |
Lecturer at Fernuni Schweiz (CAS Datenschutz) |
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Since 2020 |
Lecturer for Digital Marketing and Data Protection at Swiss Health Quality Association (shqa) |
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2018-2020 |
Member of the IAPP European Advisory Board |
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2016-2018 |
Co-Chair of the IAPP KnowledgeNet Switzerland |
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2015-2018 |
Member of the Board of CyAN (Cybersecurity Advisors Network) |
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Since 2015 |
Founder and Executive Manager of FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH |
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2013-2014 |
Chair of the IPPC (today IPMPC) EU Working Group |
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1997-2015 |
Senior Corporate Counsel; Global Head Data Privacy at Novartis |
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1995-1996 |
Internship at Ciba-Geigy (legal affairs) |
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1995 |
Internship at a law firm in Basel |
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1994 |
Internship at Criminal Court Basel-Stadt |
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1994 |
Internship at Civil Court Basel-Stadt |
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1993-1994 |
Academic assistant at the University of Basel, Faculty of Law |
Network and Affiliations
- Swiss Bar Association (SAV)
- Basel Bar Association
- Basel Lawyers' Association
- Swiss Association of Women in IT Law (SAWIL)
- Association of German and Swiss Lawyers (DSJV)
- International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
- Cybersecurity Advisors Network (CyAN)
Languages
- German
- English
- Italian
- French
Professional Experience
- In-depth knowledge of applicable practices and laws related to global, European and Swiss data protection, security and related matters, privacy governance, compliance and risk management; human resources, information technology, health, safety and environment; contracts and contract negotiations
- Strategic advice on data protection governance structures; management of a global privacy function; development and implementation of full privacy programs, policy frameworks, organizational models, procedures, templates, data transfer governance models including Binding Corporate Rules (BRC), EU standard contractual clauses, intra-group data transfer and processing agreements, etc., privacy notices including cookie policies as well as processes in a variety of privacy-related areas
- Conceptualizing global and local training programs and awareness campaigns; development and performance of different types of customized data protection trainings
- Designing and implementing effective risk management and privacy controls; preparing and conducting privacy maturity and management practices assessments, data protection and security audits
- Planning, developing, and performing data mapping exercises for gathering, documenting, and assessing processing activities, data, and data flows
- Development of vendor management programs; review and negotiation of outsourcing contracts; preparation and performance of vendor assessments
- Handling of data breaches and access requests, including assessment of risk and notification requirements, notification, and reporting
- Mandates for several national and international companies as external DPO and external in-house privacy consultant for all privacy-related matters
- Specific experience in privacy-related questions regarding research / clinical trials
For more detailed information about specific areas of expertise, please contact us.
The Team
Vijiliya Shanmuganathan
MLaw
Junior Associate
Education and certifications
| 2022 |
Master of Law University of Basel |
Professional experience
| Since 08/2023 | Legal traineeship at FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH |
| 2023 |
Legal traineeship at Amt für Beistandschaften und Erwachsenenschutz Basel-Stadt |
2022 |
Legal trainee at Novartis Pharma AG |
2021 |
Legal traineeship at Freiplatzaktion Basel |
Languages
German, English, French, Tamil
Nadia Pfeifer
Paralegal
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E)
Certified translator
Education and certifications
| 2022 |
Certified Information Privacy Professional Europe (CIPP/E) |
2007 |
Translator's degree SAL Zurich (D/E/F) |
1996 |
Commercial diploma |
Professional experience
Since 2016 |
Paralegal at FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH |
Since 2011 |
Freelance translator |
2006-2011 |
Administrative Expert & Privacy Coordinator at Novartis |
Network and affiliations
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Languages
German, English, French, Italian
Aranya di Francesco
MLaw
Junior Associate
Education and certifications
| 2018 |
Master of Law University of Zurich |
Professional experience
| As of 09/2023 | Legal Trainee at FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH |
| 2019-2021 |
Legal Counsel at Swiss Competition Commission |
| 2018 | Legal Counsel at Bär & Karrer AG |
Languages