Kategorie: IT Law

IT Law, IT Contract Law, Data Protection Law, Media Law, Internet Law, IT License Law, IT Procurement Law, IT Outsourcing, Software Law, IT Projects Law, International IT Law, Open Source Law, Copyright Law, Compliance, Apps, SAAS, IP Law, AI Law, Artificial Intelligence

AI Law as Part of IT Law in Germany

In Germany, AI law (KI-Recht) is a subset of IT law (IT-Recht) that specifically addresses the legal issues surrounding the development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. It encompasses a range of legal frameworks, including data protection, intellectual property, liability, and ethical considerations, to ensure that AI systems are used responsibly and in…
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11. März 2025 0

Current Issues in IT Law in Germany and Beyond

1. Data Privacy and Protection Cross-Border Data Transfers: The legal landscape remains complex for data transfers between jurisdictions, particularly between the EU and the U.S., following the invalidation of the Privacy Shield. The new EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework is under review for compliance with GDPR standards. Data Breach Obligations: Companies face stringent requirements to notify…
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16. Januar 2025 0

IT-Legal Framework

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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27. März 2023 0

Data Protection Online and Offline : all you should know

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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23. August 2022 0

Data Protection Regulation: a new business challenge

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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8. April 2022 0

Competition law in the digital age

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


15. Februar 2022 0

Germany: Federal Office of Justice takes action against Telegram

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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5. Oktober 2021 0

Termination of online contracts by electronic means

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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17. September 2021 0