ZK Law Firm is proud to announce that Ioanna Zafeiriou, Senior Associate (LLM, MSc), has been selected by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) for inclusion in its Support Pool of Experts – Reserve List, under the field of Legal Expertise in New Technologies.
This important distinction reflects both Ioanna’s professional excellence and ZK Law Firm’s strong and consistent positioning at the forefront of data protection, privacy, and emerging technologies law.
What Is the EDPB Support Pool of Experts?
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) is the independent European body responsible for ensuring the consistent application of data protection rules across the European Union, particularly under the GDPR framework.
The Support Pool of Experts (SPE) was established to provide Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) with specialized, high-level expertise in complex and cross-border matters — including cases involving artificial intelligence, advanced digital infrastructures, emerging technologies, and innovative data-driven business models.
Inclusion in the Reserve List signifies recognition of an expert’s ability to contribute at European level to complex legal and technological data protection matters.
Legal Expertise in New Technologies
Ioanna’s selection in the field of Legal Expertise in New Technologies underscores her extensive academic and professional background in:
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Data Protection & Privacy Law
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Digital Transformation & IT Law
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Commercial & Civil Law in technology-driven environments
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Regulatory compliance in innovative business models
Her dual academic background (LLM and MSc in Law and Informatics) positions her uniquely at the intersection of law and technology — an increasingly critical area as organizations navigate AI systems, digital platforms, data-driven services, and cross-border compliance obligations.
Strengthening ZK Law Firm’s Position in Privacy & Technology Law
At ZK Law Firm, privacy and digital transformation are not peripheral practice areas — they are core pillars of our identity.
Ioanna’s inclusion in the EDPB Support Pool of Experts reflects:
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Our firm’s deep specialization in GDPR and privacy law
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Our advisory role in AI, e-commerce, digital platforms, and emerging technologies
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Our commitment to legal excellence at European level
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Our ongoing contribution to the evolving regulatory landscape of the digital economy
As a boutique law firm co-led by women and committed to innovation, equality, and integrity, we view this recognition not only as an individual achievement but as a testament to our collective dedication to delivering strategic, future-oriented legal advice.
