Dr. Gerald Trieb, LL.M.

Bio

Knyrim Trieb Attorneys at Law, co-founded by Dr. Rainer Knyrim and Dr. Gerald Trieb, LL.M., is a distinguished legal firm renowned for its exceptional work and expertise across all aspects of data protection, privacy, and IT law. The firm is committed to providing comprehensive guidance, extending beyond GDPR compliance. Their services encompass establishing and maintaining GDPR compliance through various means, such as deploying an online-privacy tech-platform for security incident qualification, conducting risk analysis, data protection impact assessments, and maintaining the register of processing activities.

The scope of their practice extends to representing clients in court and before the Austrian data protection authority on privacy-related matters. They excel in offering expert opinions, facilitating the conclusion of data processing agreements, responding to data subjects’ requests, and advising clients on the development and utilization of new technologies and systems. Their guidance is particularly attuned to the nuances of the European data regulation landscape, including compliance with initiatives such as the Data and Data Governance Act, the DSA, and the upcoming AI Act.

Knyrim Trieb Attorneys at Law holds a prominent position, being recommended and ranked as Austrian experts by notable entities such as Chambers (TMT), Legal500 (Data Privacy and Data Protection, TMT), Who’s Who Legal, and the esteemed JUVE, a leading publisher for German-speaking countries (Ranking IP/IT – IT and DP section).

Dr. Gerald Trieb, LL.M., not only serves as a co-editor and author of “Der DatKomm” but has also earned the “MANZ Rechtsakademie 2022” prize from Austrian publisher MANZ. This recognition is a testament to his leadership in regularly conducting conferences on data protection held throughout Austria, up to three times a year.