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Madalena focuses her practice on Privacy and Data Protection, Electronic Communications, E-commerce, and Consumer Law, advising national and international companies on compliance strategies and legal risk mitigation.
She has experience implementing the GDPR and related legislation, supporting clients from the design of digital products and services to the drafting of privacy policies, terms and conditions, and tailored compliance programmes aligned with each organisation’s technological and commercial context. Her work also includes conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), managing security incidents, and advising on international data transfer projects.
In the context of electronic communications and consumer protection in the digital economy, Madalena assists operators and platforms in interpreting and applying regulations related to consumer rights, digital advertising, contractual transparency, and user experience. Her approach combines legal precision with practical insight into the demands of a constantly evolving digital market.
- Certified Data Protection Practitioner Exam, The Association of Data Protection Officers, Dublin, Irlanda (2021)
- Pós-Graduação em Protecção de Dados, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal (2021)
- Pós-Graduação em E-commerce, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal (2019)
- Mestrado Forense, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Lisboa, Portugal (2018)
- Programa Erasmus, Catholic University of Leuven, Bélgica (2015)
- Licenciatura em Direito, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Lisboa, Portugal (2016)
Madalena joined CCA in 2023 and currently serves as a Principal Associate in the TMT practice.
She began her professional career as a trainee lawyer at a Lisbon-based law firm, where she later joined the team as an associate in the E-Commerce, Privacy, and Cybersecurity practice.
Member of the Portuguese Bar Association (Ordem dos Advogados)
English and Spanish