
Carlo Impalà
Carlo Impalà, even in innovative contexts, has supported us to gain a clear vision of all regulations.
Biography
Before joining Morri Rossetti, Carlo gained specific experience in leading international law firms, both in Italy and abroad, as well as at the Judicial Cooperation Office of the Italian Permanent Representation to the EU in Brussels (BEL).
An expert in AI, Data, and Technology, he leads the TMT and Data Protection Department, where he specializes in commercial and contract law, as well as the design and implementation of corporate governance and compliance frameworks. His primary focus is on data protection and artificial intelligence, along with regulations concerning the Internet, IT, AI, ICT, telecommunications, media, online publishing, privacy, personal data protection, and copyright law.
He regularly advises a broad range of Italian and international clients, including multinational corporations across various industries.
He is also a member of the firm’s ‘Digitalization Committee’ and heads the TMT & Data Protection Observatory at MRF, overseeing issues related to technological and digital development, including the integration of AI systems into professional practices.
He holds certifications as a Certified Information Privacy Professional Europe (CIPP/E) and Data Protection Officer (DPO) and has earned specialized certifications from TÜV Italia in areas such as “Data Protection Officer: Data Security” and “Corporate Privacy Systems: Audit Activities.” He serves as an external DPO for multiple companies.
He is an active member of Federprivacy, IAPP (International Association of Privacy Professionals), AssoDPO (Italian Association of Data Protection Officers), and the "GDPR" Working Group of the American Chamber of Commerce in Italy. He is also a member of IAIC (Italian Academy of Internet Code) and AIRIA (Association for the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence).
A prolific author, he has contributed extensively to AI, data protection, and TMT topics through articles and editorials for publications such as Editoriale Scientifica, La Tribuna, Il Sole 24 Ore, Agenda Digitale, and Riskmanagement360.it. Additionally, he has co-authored international legal guides for Chambers & Partners and ICLG.
Awards
LegalCommunity
LC IP&TMT Awards 2025 - Finalist
Lawyer of the Year
Information Technology, Telecommunications, Innovation, Privacy, AI
LC IP&TMT Awards 2024 - Finalist
Lawyer of the Year
Advertising, Media, TLC, Privacy
LC Corporate Awards 2023 - Finalist
Lawyer of the Year
Media & TLC
LC IP&TMT Awards 2021 - Finalist
Professional of the Year
Privacy, IT
LC 40Under40 Awards 2021 - Finalist
Professional of the Year
IP & TMT
LC IP&TMT Awards 2020 - Finalist
Professional of the Year
Privacy, IT
LC 40Under40 Awards 2020 - Finalist
Professional of the Year
IP & TMT
LC IP&TMT Awards 2019 - Finalist
Professional of the Year
Media, Privacy
TopLegal
TL Awards 2023 - Finalist
Practitioner of the Year
Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
TL Industry Awards 2023 - Finalist
Professional of the Year
Media
TL Industry Awards 2019 - Finalist
Professional of the Year
Technology, Media
Observatory
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The TMT & Data Protection Observatory updates the reader on the most relevant legal developments in the data protection, technology, media, and telecommunications field.