Roland Marko
Partner
Roland Marko
Partner
“Clients describe Roland Marko as a “very diligent and very proactive”lawyer, lauding his “strong IT background.” He frequently assists with e-commerce, cloud computing and data protection matters, offering expertise on GDPR implementation projects.”
– Chambers Europe
About Roland
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 outsourcing, software and cloud solutions. He represents companies in court proceedings and before the 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 Protection & Cybersecurity Investigations, Crisis Response & Compliance Litigation Blockchain & Crypto Assets Telecommunications, Media & Technology 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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