Biography
Avgi Michael is an Associate and Data Protection Officer at Elias Neocleous & Co LLC, advising technology companies, established businesses, individuals and partners in EU-funded projects on complex data protection, privacy and cybersecurity matters as well as AI legal and ethical matters, with a particular interest in the tech sector and the intersection between law and technology.
Her practice encompasses advising on data protection and privacy regulatory frameworks, digital transformation, and regulatory obligations for products with digital elements, as well as broader compliance aspects of businesses’ online presence, across telecoms, data privacy and cybersecurity, e-commerce, and information society services.
She also advises on corporate and commercial matters and assists clients with Cyprus tax law matters, including Cyprus tax residency, non-domicile status, and the Cyprus tax framework.
Relevant Experience
- Advising on data protection, privacy, and GDPR compliance, including privacy documentation, Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), governance frameworks, data subject rights, and DPIAs.
- Advising on cybersecurity, digital regulation, and emerging technology matters, including NIS2, the Cyber Resilience Act, and MiCA-related requirements for crypto-asset service providers (CASPs).
- Advising on regulatory and commercial compliance matters, including Cyprus and EU VAT requirements.
- Assisting international clients with Cyprus tax residency and non-domicile planning and related application processes.