Irem Güzel | Fieldfisher
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Professional background

I advise international and local companies on all aspects of technology, data and cybersecurity laws, including the GDPR, the Data Act, the Data Governance Act, the AI Act, the DMA, the DSA and ePrivacy regulation. I assist clients with designing and implementing compliance programs, the data aspects of transactions, managing data breaches, data protection impact assessments, data and technology related agreements, regulatory investigations and data related litigation. I have experience in a range of industries, such as technology, AI, automotives, telecommunications, life sciences and financial services.

Before joining Fieldfisher, I was a Bluebook trainee at the European Data Protection Board and worked at other international law firms, focusing on data and technology matters.

I hold a Master of Laws from the University of Antwerp and a specialised Master in Intellectual Property and ICT Law from the Catholic University of Leuven.

I am a member of the Brussels bar.

I am a native Dutch speaker, fluent in English and Turkish and have a good understanding of French.

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Spanish and Belgian GDPR guidance for the video game industry

30.07.2026
In June 2026, the Spanish ("AEPD ") and Belgian ("APD/GBA ") Data Protection Authorities jointly published Recommendations and Best Practices for Data Protection in Video Games . This is the first comprehensive, sector-specific GDPR guidance for the video game industry. 
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DSARs under scrutiny: CJEU clarifies abuse and non-material damage in Brillen Rottler

13.05.2026
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GPAI model compliance under the EU AI Act: What companies need to know

06.08.2025
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Key takeaways from the European Commission's Guidelines on prohibited AI practices

05.03.2025
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New EU Cyber Resilience Act: practical steps to navigate compliance

29.11.2024
The EU Cyber Resilience Act ("CRA ") is a novel piece of EU wide legislation which sets out new cybersecurity rules that manufacturers , importers and distributors of products with digital elements ("PDE ") must comply with. The CRA aims to protect consumers and business that buy or use PDEs from cybersecurity risks and enable them to determine which products are cybersecure.
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