Partner, Attorney

Martin Sønnersgaard

Martin Sønnersgaard advises private businesses and public bodies on all data protection, AI and e-government matters. Martin is very experienced in executing big compliance projects, privacy by design in connection with the development of new digital solutions and the use of artificial intelligence.

Martin Sønnersgaard advises private businesses and public bodies on all data protection, AI and e-government matters. Martin is very experienced in executing big compliance projects, privacy by design in connection with the development of new digital solutions and the use of artificial intelligence.

Martin advises clients on the use and development of new digital solutions where, among other things, data protection and the requirements of the AI Regulation are to be integrated in a verifiable manner. For example, data protection impact assessments (DPIA), privacy by design by using self-service solutions, apps and artificial intelligence in automated decision-making systems (ADM) and as profiling or decision support. Martin is also very experienced in executing big compliance projects for public bodies and private businesses, including by assisting with the support of the necessary privacy program management and AI governance. He also assists with audits, drafting codes of conduct and cloud computing assistance, etc. Martin is an experienced and popular speaker at conferences and seminars on data protection. He is the head of the AI training "Responsible AI Governance & Compliance" of Poul Schmith, the Data Protection Network of Poul Schmith and Implement Consulting Group, and he is the head of the Network of Artificial Intelligence & Responsible Use of Data. Moreover, Martin has been appointed as a data protection officer (DPO) for the Danish Prime Minister's Office.

CV

Education

PRINCE2® certified, project management

Career

High Potential Programme, Poul Schmith

Education

Recipient of a grant from the Danish trust "Dr. jur., Henning Matzen og hustru Helga, født Brydes" for his thesis

Education

Master of Law, University of Copenhagen

Education

Studies at Washington and Lee University, School of Law

Education

Certified IT attorney

Career

Poul Schmith

International rankings

LEGAL 500 DATA PRIVACY & DATA PROTECTION 2024

"Martin Sønnersgaard worked as our primary contact person and also key adviser. His unique knowledge of data privacy legislation and other related legislation has been outstanding and he is a very trusted adviser."

LEGAL 500 DATA PRIVACY & DATA PROTECTION 2023

"Martin Sønnersgaard possesses in-depth knowledge of data protection legislation, good technical understanding, and great experience in larger tech projects."

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