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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...
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...
The EU Commission will finally discontinue the online dispute resolution platform (ODR platform) on July 20, 2025. Originally intended as a central online portal for consumer complaints, the platform remained...
Technical and organizational measures (TOM) in accordance with Art. 32 GDPR are the central protection mechanism for personal data in your company. They are not a one-off task, but must...
Motivated and committed employees generate innovative ideas. The company can and must make use of these in competition. This is not a new insight. However, there are a few things...