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On January 1, 2026, the law firm Meinke, Dabringhaus & Partner will merge with Schneiders & Behrendt Attorneys at Law and Patent Attorneys. This merger creates a powerful unit in...
Employee photos are a central element of modern corporate communication – whether on the website, in social media or in recruiting campaigns. At the same time, the publication and use...
The General Data Protection Regulation offers individuals whose data is processed extensive rights against the processor. These so-called data subject rights are not a theoretical legal construct, but a regularly...
The year 2026 will bring with it a large number of legal changes that will have significant practical consequences for companies – from SMEs and online retailers to global corporations....
Two-factor authentication (2FA) can go hand in hand with the processing of biometric data. It is useful for ensuring data security in the company, but raises the question of whether...
Networked products have become established – from machines in production to cloud software for customers. This networking also requires regulation. In addition to the GDPR, NIS-2, Data Act and AI...
The new “Data Act” has been in force in the EU since September 12, 2025. It is intended to make non-personal data from networked products more easily accessible, make cloud...
On September 9, 2025, the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA) granted Verwertungsgesellschaft für die Hersteller von Games mbH (VHG) permission to conduct business. In future, the VHG will...
Video surveillance can effectively protect locations, goods and sensitive areas. At the same time, every camera affects the personal rights of those affected, e.g. employees, visitors and suppliers. Legal certainty...
Data protection breaches affect companies of all sizes – whether through external attacks or everyday mistakes. There is always an urgent need for action, because in addition to high fines...