Press release - 19. April 2024
Andreas Lichtenberger (30), who specialises in data protection law, was promoted to lawyer at CMS Vienna in February 2024. In addition, he has been appointed as the firm’s new data protection officer, filling a further important position at CMS Vienna.
Andreas Lichtenberger completed his business law degree in Vienna and has worked at CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz for several years. After joining the firm in 2016 as a legal trainee and staying on as an associate in 2019, he now works as a lawyer and continues to strengthen the data protection law team, a market-leading expert team.
His legal practice also focuses on the areas of IT/IP law and commercial law. “His portfolio is a great fit for us, since we advise numerous clients on issues such as international data exchange, cloud solutions, artificial intelligence, and further challenges of our interconnected world,” says CMS managing partner Johannes Juranek. “As businesses increasingly rely on our expertise in data protection law in the context of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we are continuously growing our team.”
With the new Cybersecurity Act due to enter into force in autumn, Andreas Lichtenberger’s expertise will continue to be very much sought after. The Act imposes a duty of care on numerous business, authorities, and associations. They must enhance IT security measures and expand risk management in order to meet the upcoming stricter, EU-wide requirements.
CMS data protection officer
Andreas Lichtenberger will also apply his expertise and experience as the firm’s data protection officer (DPO). In an international law firm, GDPR compliance requires a substantial time commitment, especially considering the need for in-depth collaboration and coordination with management, the IT department, and the entire global CMS network.
