Ezgi Ercan

Ezgi Ercan

Belgium, Brussels
Attorney at Timelex
Profession: Lawyer
Industry: Intellectual Property, ICT, Data Privacy

About:

I’m a lawyer admitted to the Bars of Ankara and Brussels (B-List) and an Associate at Timelex, a top-tier law firm specialising in IP, e-business, data law and AI. I advise public and private stakeholders across sectors, including IT procurement, AI governance, data protection and cybersecurity. I am listed on the European Data Protection Board’s Support List of Experts and aim to provide clear, practical advice that helps organisations navigate complex legal requirements with confidence.

languages

English, Turkish, French

Expertise:

E-CommerceLegal ResearchData regulations CopyrightElectronic Communications RegulationIPCommercial agreementsCompetition PolicyCybersecurityData spacesEnvironmental RegulationArtificial Intelligence

Experience:

Timelex

Attorney at Timelex

September 2022 - Present • Brussels, België

Conducting application-focused privacy and confidentiality risk reviews (GDPR & EU AI Act), identifying data-related vulnerabilities and defining pragmatic mitigation measures with business and IT stakeholders. Advising on AI and data governance by reviewing data flow diagrams, solution designs and vendor documentation for risk assessment. Supporting clients in procurement and outsourcing of technology services by drafting and negotiating technology contracts, service level agreements (SLAs) and data processing agreements (DPAs). Providing strategic guidance on cybersecurity, data transfer assessments (TIAs), data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and data incident response. Delivering GDPR audits, trainings, and Data Protection Officer services, Contributing to EU-funded projects on emerging technologies, digital infrastructure, AI, product safety, renewable energy, and industrial data spaces.

Council of Europe

Legal Researcher at Council of Europe

6 mth • September 2020 - March 2021 • Brussels, België

Covered key legal and political developments within the EU, particularly those relevant to the Council of Europe, such as artificial intelligence, the GDPR, cybercrime, racism and discrimination, media and internet, freedom of expression, education, migration, and the EU's external relations with Turkey and countries in Central Asia and the Southern Mediterranean.

Education:

KU Leuven

LL.M. in IP & ICT Law

Bilkent University

LL.M. in Private Law

Bilkent University

Bachelor's Degree in Law

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