IT law is a cross-sectional matter that encompasses many areas of law, such as copyright law, civil law, trademark/domain law, telecommunications law as well as public law (especially e-government) and procedural law. In order to allow yourself a legally safe framework it is suggested to consult a specialized IT-Law legal team as many areas of…
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The General Data Protection Regulation allows any subject to request information on what data is stored or processed about them pursuant to Art. 15. If such information is requested, the data controllers must provide the data they have collected in a timely and complete manner, otherwise the requiring subject would be entitled to claim damages.…
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Social Network: When it’s possible to permanently deactivate a user´s account? If you have already gotten your account deactivated, or if you received a warning: The Germans OLG of Dresden took the final decision on this case. For the original and complete version of the case: OLG Dresden, final judgement of 08.03.2022 – 4 U 1050/21.…
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The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which has been in force since 25 May 2018, has tightened data protection law in the EU and brings new business challenges. As a data protection law firm, we are there for our clients in all matters relating to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and national, European…
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Facebook may terminate user accounts without prior warning only in exceptional cases: The Karlsruhe Higher Regional Court has largely upheld the appeal of a user of the social network “Facebook” against a judgment of the Mannheim Regional Court of June 24, 2020, which dismissed the action. Karlsruhe Higher Regional Court, Judgment dated 04.02.2022 – 10…
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By adopting the 9th amendment of the Act against Restraints of Competition (GWB), the Federal Government improved the regulatory framework governing abuse of market power and mergers. This amendment takes account of the particularities of digital markets, thereby providing effective protection against abuse of market power and guaranteeing effective control of mergers
Germany: Federal Office of Justice takes action against Telegram All social network-users shall be able to file for complain in case the recognize content punishable by law. This is stipulated in the NetzDG. The messenger service Telegram had problems fulfilling these requirements. “What is Telegram actually? Telegram is a free instant messaging service for the…
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Termination of online contracts by electronic means: is this legally accepted in Germany? In its ruling of 29 April 2021, the Regional Court of Hamburg declared a clause providing for electronic communication only to be invalid. According to the case, a consumer advice centre had criticised the general terms and conditions clause of an online…
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Compliance in itself means only that the applicable legal rules and recognized social values and standards adhere to the framework of all business activities. Already in the light of the existing density of regulations for enterprises and entrepreneurs, cross-border activities, the increasing regulation and, in particular, the special liability for the management bodies, every company…
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Information technologies and the Internet have enormous potential for administrations, businesses and industries, as well as for consumers; in order to do so, however, it is fundamental that internet regulations are respected. At the same time, the new technical possibilities also lead to related dangers. In Internet Law, problems can start with simple mistakes, like…
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