Our employees
Lernen Sie die Mitarbeiter und Datenschutzexperten von DPA Drewes Privacy Advice kennen.
These are the people at DPA
We specialize in advising NGOs, data-driven companies as well as medium-sized companies or groups of companies up to internationally active corporations on the internal implementation of data protection regulations.
DPA Drewes Privacy Advice employees have more than 20 years of experience in the areas of data protection, data privacy compliance and IT security. In addition, Dr. Drewes and Mr. rounds as auditors for the areas of law and technology, respectively, as part of the ADCERT Privacy Seal.
It is precisely because of our many years of experience in advising companies in a wide range of industries that we can develop a practical solution for your company, whether as part of a specific project or as part of long-term support for your company.
Unsere Mitarbeiter und Datenschutzexperten
Dr. Stefan Drewes
DPA Geschäftsführer / CEO
Dr. Drewes hat zusätzlich zu seiner Tätigkeit als Rechtsanwalt die DPA Drewes Privacy Advice GmbH gegründet, um Unternehmen auch bei der unternehmensinternen Umsetzung von Datenschutzbestimmungen zu unterstützen.
Markus Giese
Senior Expert Data Protection
Attorney Markus Giese has been working as a company data protection officer since 1999. Benefit from his extensive knowledge in the internal implementation of data protection requirements!
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Sebastian Wilfling
Data protection officer (UDISzert)
Sebastian Wilfling, attorney since 2013, is a certified data protection officer (UDISzert). He has several years of professional experience as in-house legal counsel for an international multichannel mail order company with a focus on data protection and e-commerce.
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Dr. Wolfgang Walchner
Data Protection Officer (GDDcert)
Dr. Walchner is a lawyer and certified data protection officer (GDDcert). He has more than 20 years of practical experience in advising companies on commercial law and focuses on advising on the implementation of the GDPR.
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Gerd Büttner
Senior Expert Data Protection
Gerd Büttner has more than 20 years of experience in data protection. He currently serves as an external data protection officer in Germany, Luxembourg, and Switzerland. He is also a recognized direct marketing/CRM expert. His work focuses on providing both strategic and operational implementation consulting to companies in the area of data protection. This includes the evaluation of existing data protection structures and the implementation of necessary measures to ensure DSGVO-compliant data processing. Gerd Büttner has extensive project experience in the analysis, derivation and active implementation of business requirements in terms of data protection-compliant data processing.
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Dr. Benjamin Manthey
Attorney at law, specialist attorney for IT law
Dr. Benjamin Manthey, a specialist attorney in IT law and a certified data protection officer (GDDcert), has several years of professional experience as an attorney, particularly in matters involving IT service providers, representing both sides. He places a special focus on advising on projects involving new technologies and complex data processing (including AI), including the preparation of data protection impact assessments. He advises domestic and foreign companies on data protection law issues.
Lukas Werner
Lawyer for data protection law
Lukas Werner is a certified data protection officer (GDDcert. EU). Through his work as legal counsel and data protection officer for a medium-sized company, he has practical experience in the implementation and effective enforcement of data protection measures.
Lukas Werner advises domestic and foreign companies on all matters related to data protection, particularly regarding the internal implementation of EU data protection laws, specifically the GDPR and KIVO. His consulting services are goal-oriented and focused on economic feasibility.
Matthias Bendixen
Lawyer in data protection law
Matthias Bendixen has been working as a lawyer since 2017, specializing in software contract and data protection law. He advises clients both as a lawyer and as an external data protection officer. Due to his IT affinity and experience in the contractual support of software projects, he understands how data protection can be designed technically and procedurally. He has been part of Dr. Drewes’ team since 2024.
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Björn Runden
IT Security Expert
Mr. Runden is our expert for all questions concerning IT security. Do you need an IT security audit? Then you are in the right place!
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Lisa Woitscheck
Assistentin
Lisa Woitscheck ist als Assistentin im Sekretariat der DPA tätig. Sie ist die erste Anlaufstelle für Ihre Anfragen. Zudem betreut sie schwerpunktmäßig das eLearning-Programm der DPA.
Angela Kolvenbach
Executive Assistant, Accounting
As an executive assistant, Angela Kolvenbach handles personnel matters and is responsible for the accounting department. Ms. Kolvenbach is the point of contact for all questions regarding invoicing.
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Wir suchen Datenschutzexperten mit Leidenschaft und Arbeitsbereitschaft, die unser Team bereichern. Bei DPA haben Sie die Chance autark zu arbeiten und zeitnah etwas zu bewirken. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Bewerbung!
„Nur wer die datenschutzrechtlichen Anforderungen sicher beherrscht, ist auch in der Lage, die bestehenden Spielräume der DSGVO bei der unternehmensinternen Umsetzung auszunutzen. Dies schätzen und erwarten die von uns betreuten Unternehmen!“
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