Zeina Albuainain

Biography

Zeina is an Associate based in our Bahrain office. She is a Certified Information Privacy Professional in Europe (CIPP/E), and has considerable experience in Bahrain’s legislative and regulatory frameworks concerning data protection, cybersecurity, outsourcing, telecommunications, competition, and employment. She is also experienced in drafting and advising on a wide range of commercial contracts.

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Recent Experience

• Advising Citibank N.A. in relation to the sale of its retail business in Bahrain with a specific focus on the data privacy and information security aspects of the transaction.
• Advising SpaceX on telecommunications licensing and compliance measures with respect to the provision of Starlink satellite and internet services in Bahrain.
• Advising Raya Contact Centre S.A.E on its acquisition of a business-process outsourcing solutions company in Bahrain through conducting due diligence on the target company.
• Advising a major American multinational technology company on launching its Video On Demand and Live streaming platform in Bahrain, including advising on licensing requirements and content regulatory issues.
• Advising one of the largest multinational automotive manufacturers on rolling out its first connected car with a specific focus on issues relating to telematics, telecommunications and cybersecurity.
• Assisting a major Chinese multinational technology company in preparing a regulatory consultation review in respect of the then draft decisions relating to Bahrain’s personal data protection law.