Petra Věžníková
Mgr. Ing. Petra Věžníková
Attorney-at-law specialising in telecommunications, competition law, digital law, privacy, and compliance
Bio
Petra Věžníková is an attorney-at-law focusing on digital technology and related legal issues including regulatory, compliance, data protection, and cybersecurity.
Petra has been involved professionally and managerially in several projects implementing or reviewing compliance of corporate processes with GDPR and cybersecurity regulations for global and Czech clients across industries. In her previous practice at an international law firm and subsequently, at a global consultancy, she combined her expertise in electronic communications regulation with her long-standing interest in EU competition law to advise clients on a range of competition law aspects, particularly in technology-driven and digital economy sectors.
In addition to her law degree at Charles University, she completed a Bachelor’s degree in International Business and a Master’s degree in Economics with a focus on economic aspects of law.
He provides legal services in the Czech and English languages.
At the University of Economics, she lectured in the Computer and Information Law course. At the time of the upcoming GDPR’s effectiveness, she participated in the preparation of training and e-learning materials within the GDPR Academy project organized by SPČR under the auspices of the Office of the Office of the Public Prosecutor. She has presented several digital rights topics in seminars for clients and the wider public. She regularly publishes articles on these issues and contributes to the LexisNexis European Competition Laws publication with a comprehensive overview of the development of competition law in the Czech Republic.
She is ranked among the recommended lawyers for TMT law in The Legal 500 (Legalease) for EMEA.
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Experience in data protection, cybersecurity and related compliance:
− Comprehensive GDPR implementation project (review and adaptation of processes, information systems and records, preparation of new documentation) for a major Czech insurance company.
− Comprehensive GDPR implementation project for a media house operating in the CEE region.
− Project management of GDPR process revision for a Czech brewery for subsidiaries in European and non-European jurisdictions (setting up internal data transfer, Brexit impacts, etc.)
− Advising a global company on responding to cybersecurity incidents and data breaches (MITM attacks).
− Compliance officer role for personal data and NIS2 implementation in a healthcare facility.
− Representing clients in regulatory proceedings before the Data Protection Authority.
− Preparation of personal data protection methodology and standards for the Czech Bar Association.
Experience in telecommunications and competition law:
− Advising a global mobile operator on licensing and regulatory issues related to the launch of a new type of electronic communications services – Advising a global mobile operator on regulatory and competition law issues related to the spectrum auction.
− Advising a client on competition law issues in connection with a cross-border merger.
− Advising a major European car manufacturer in connection with eCall.
− Advising a global social media platform in connection with the transposition of the Electronic Communications Code and related consumer protection issues – Advising a national electronic communications association – status, competition law challenges and compliance of a professional association (EECC – pan-European project, implementation in CZ and SK jurisdiction).
− Supporting a satellite operator in obtaining and defending regulatory approvals necessary for the launch of the first ever European Aeronautical Network (EAN) satellite transmission, negotiating fee reductions with the regulator.
Experience in other sectors:
− Advising an international online betting company on licensing and regulatory issues related to the launch of services (experience in gambling law).
− Advising a major international electronic communications and media content player on the broadcasting rights to a major European sporting event.
− Advising a software developer on software development and licensing issues.
− Advising a major Czech marketing and advertising agency on a dispute concerning intellectual property rights and the potential consequences of unfair competition in relation to copyright issues.
− Providing legal support in internal forensic investigations including on-site interviews (for various clients), assisting in dawn raids, project management of forensic investigations.
− Advising clients on the transfer of rights and obligations under employment law (TUPE).
− Preparing whistleblowing compliance for healthcare facilities.
− Drafting proposals for changes to legislation.
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