Florence Chafiol

Florence Chafiol is a partner at the law firm August Debouzy, where she has been advising on legal issues related to digital technology, cybersecurity, and personal data protection for nearly 20 years. She supports both French and international companies—from start-ups to CAC 40 groups—in structuring and securing their technology projects, particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence, e-commerce, and the platform economy.

Recognized for her expertise in GDPR and cyber crisis management, she advises clients and handles litigation, including proceedings before the CNIL and civil and criminal courts. She actively contributes to the ongoing reflection on the evolution of the digital legal framework in France and Europe.

Florence teaches at several universities (Panthéon-Assas, Dauphine, Montpellier) and regularly takes part in public debates and conferences on digital issues. Acknowledged by rankings such as Chambers, Legal 500, and Who’s Who Legal, she also appears in Forbes France’s list of the most sought-after lawyers by CAC 40 companies, ranked in the “Top 10 Rising Stars” for her expertise in personal data and cybersecurity.

She represents August Debouzy within Renaissance Numérique to promote a vision of digital technology that is rigorous, balanced, and respectful of fundamental freedoms.