Vivian Gazel
(The following information was supplied by the firm)
Senior Counsel, Costa Rica
Practice areas
Civil and Notary
Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Corruption
Corporate and Commercial Law
Computer Law and Data Privacy
Consumer protection
Technology, Media and Telecommunications
Experience
- Vivian is a Senior Advisor at Arias and has worked with the firm since 2008, where privacy, data protection, technology, telecommunications, consumer protection, corporate affairs and legal project management are her areas of expertise.
- It focuses on complex and evolving laws and regulations governing data processing, including consumer protection laws, privacy laws, and e-commerce issues. She has provided legal advice to local and multinational companies on topics such as cybersecurity, online privacy, data breach protocols, and the law in relation to current or emerging technologies. In addition, he has also attended as an international speaker at Chambers Forum in Mexico and at the Ready to Pitch event in El Salvador.
- Additionally, he has advised in the design and development of the policies and procedures of the privacy programs of the companies in compliance with the appropriate laws and regulations and has assisted in the development and execution of security policies, plans, standards and procedures.
- She works collaboratively with our regional team sharing information on the changing nature of privacy, technology and data protection laws.
- In addition, Vivian has provided advice to local and international companies on the provision of regulated services, the establishment of operations, as well as complex regulatory issues, consumer law, review, drafting and negotiation of contracts, obtaining permits and licenses for telecommunications companies. and the search for creative solutions to balance business needs with the regulatory framework.
- His experience spans various industries, including pharmaceuticals, retail, research, manufacturing, life sciences, technology, among others.
- He has proven experience in providing legal advice in complex business environments, with a deep understanding of how problems affect his clients, and has the ability to develop creative strategies to overcome those problems. Her professional experience includes more than two years as an internal legal advisor at Telefónica, where she was in charge of dealing with the Telecommunications Regulator and the Minister of Science, Technology and Telecommunications to find solutions that met business needs and supervised the acquisition of licenses.
- Among the projects in which he has participated we can mention: • Advising multinational technology companies to launch their products and services in accordance with regional regulations; • Design and develop data privacy programs; • Handle data breaches, in coordination with stakeholders; • Train companies on data privacy and raise awareness among their employees; • Acquisition of telecommunications licenses; • Advising companies in their daily operations and in the management of complex projects with various stakeholders; • Represent clients in complex contract negotiations and successfully complete the process; • Help companies to establish their operation; and • Coordinate regional projects.
Profession
- Law degree from the University of La Salle, is incorporated into the Costa Rican Bar Association
- Specialty in Notarial Law at the University of La Salle.
- Master in Project Management from the University for International Cooperation.