Lauro Fava
Partner
Lauro is a specialist in data protection and digital regulation, advising digital platforms, media publishers, and IoT companies. His practice includes strategic product guidance and regulatory engagement, tackling complex issues like profiling, AI compliance, biometric data processing, and online child safety.
Lauro's experience
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Assisted the provider of a widely used consumer AI product to update its data protection impact assessments and best interests of the child assessments to account for new feature launches, in anticipation of consultation with UK and EU regulators.
- United Kingdom
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Advised the provider of an AI-powered KYC tool on the potential applicability of the EU AI Act’s provisions relating high-risk AI systems.
- United Kingdom
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Advised a platform client in relation to a cross-border regulatory inquiry. This included advising on defence strategy and anticipated remediations. It also included co-counselling on connected litigation.
- United Kingdom
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Advises a leading vehicle manufacturer on data protection for connected vehicles and robots, including voice assistants and remote diagnostics. Covers data sharing under the EU Data Act, law enforcement access, NIS 2 compliance across jurisdictions, and applicability of the UK PSTI Act.
- United Kingdom
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Advised a large digital platform on the overhaul of its approach to data protection accountability documentation globally. The project sought to consolidate and streamline documentation and ensure consistent approaches to regulatory compliance across different products. The matter also involved ensuring consistency with multiple compliance projects running in-parallel.
- United Kingdom
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Advises a global news publisher on website monetisation via targeted ads and content. Covers ePrivacy rules, personal data classification, consent, IAB Transparency & Consent Framework, and roles in the ad ecosystem. Also conducts vendor due diligence to ensure compliance and effective data governance.
- United Kingdom
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Advised a photo services company on its provision of automated services using facial recognition. This involved providing detailed advice on the definitions and rules relating to the processing of “biometric data” and representing the client in a consultation with the UK ICO.
- United Kingdom
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Supported a device manufacturer’s efforts to comply with various national laws requiring the implementation of parental controls.
- United Kingdom
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Supported a platform client in updating compliance documentation for children’s data processing across products. Work included data protection impact and best interests assessments, aligning with UK AADC, Irish DPC Fundamentals, and global standards. Covered age assurance methods and measures to ensure regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.
- United Kingdom
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Spent considerable time on secondment at a major digital platform provider, where he supported the client's engagements with data protection regulators, managed global compliance programmes, and advised on requirements relating to protecting children online.
- United Kingdom
Credentials
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2024Made Partner in Pinsent Masons
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2021Qualified - England and Wales
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2018Joined Pinsent Masons
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2013Qualified - Malta
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2012University of Malta - Doctor of Laws
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2010University of Malta - Bachelor of Laws (First Class)
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