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With a practice focused on Data Privacy and Data Protection, Sílvia has been consolidating her experience in advising companies across various sectors, particularly telecommunications, media, e-commerce, and information technology, contributing to both national and international projects.
Before joining CCA, she was part of the GDPR team at one of Portugal’s leading telecommunications operators, where she played an active role in the implementation of the regulation and supported consumer-focused initiatives, including privacy impact assessments, risk management, and the development of internal policies.
She has experience in designing compliance strategies tailored to each client’s operational reality and provides guidance on the evaluation of technological solutions from a data protection perspective, international data transfers, and regulatory enforcement proceedings. Her approach combines legal expertise with practical insight and a strategic understanding of business environments.
- Postgraduate Degree in Intellectual Property Law, University of Lisbon in collaboration with Associação Portuguesa de Direito Intelectual (2023)
- Postgraduate Degree in Labour and Social Security Law, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Porto (2016)
- Master’s Degree in Public and International Law, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Porto (2012)
- Law Degree, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Porto (2009)
Sílvia joined CCA in 2022 and currently serves as a Senior Associate in the Privacy and Data Protection team within the TMT practice.
She began her career at a well-regarded law firm with a strong presence in northern Portugal, where she completed her traineeship and later worked as an associate. Between 2015 and 2022, she was part of the legal department of one of Portugal’s leading telecommunications operators, focusing on regulatory matters and data protection.
Member of the Portuguese Bar Association (Ordem dos Advogados)