REDPIXEL.PLShutterstockJust because a photograph or graphic is freely accessible on the internet does not mean it can be used without restriction for your own purposes. In many cases, images are copyright protected, meaning the creator’s consent and the payment of licensing fees are required. And it’s…
zimmytwsShutterstockPersonal information can sometimes appear in Google Search even when you do not want it there. In the U.S., you can ask Google to remove certain search results that show sensitive data, contact details, doxxing content or outdated information. This guide explains which removal…
fotogestoeberShutterstockBefore launching a website, operators targeting the DACH region should have a legal notice in place—commonly known as an “Impressum.” Most websites also require provider identification. Depending on the industry and the website’s content, additional disclosures may be required.…
AlexeysunShutterstockCookies can be useful, but these small files often raise serious privacy concerns. To protect user privacy, the EU Cookie Law requires that tracking technologies may only be used after obtaining explicit user consent. This opt-in process has been mandatory for several years. This…
whitehouneShutterstockThe EU law on artificial intelligence brings both challenges and opportunities for companies, especially in terms of compliance costs, documentation obligations, and market access. At the same time, it establishes a framework that can promote long-term innovation and trust in AI…
“The Internet never forgets” — that’s the old saying. But for anyone in the jurisdiction of the European GDPR, that’s no longer the case. The right to be forgotten allows users to request that their personal data be deleted. While the GDPR is a European regulation, it’s also…
jijomathaidesignersShutterstockFor some years, the Privacy Shield has regulated the transfer of personal data from the EU to the US. But in July 2020, the Court of Justice for the European Union (CJEU) invalidated the Privacy Shield. For many companies, the end of the privacy agreement came as a complete…
Michal KalasekShutterstockIt makes sense for companies to protect their brand as early on as possible. This is how they safeguard themselves and their legal department from any troubles, and stop their competition from profiting from their good image and reputation. It’s also worthwhile for young online…
Michal KalasekShutterstockAny member of the economy has the right to apply for trademark registration for products or services that they use in the course of their trade. Whether these rights are granted depends on an evaluation by the federal authorities and the application’s compliance with legal…
Vasin LeeShutterstockWhat do your e-mail address, eye color, preferred political party, and license plate have in common? They can all be regarded as personal data which companies and cybercriminals can use to draw direct or indirect conclusions about your physical, physiological, genetic,…