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NIS2 in Deutschland: Das neue BSIG macht Cybersicherheit zur Chefsache

Am 5. Dezember 2025 ist das Gesetz zur Umsetzung der EU-NIS-2-Richtlinie veröffentlicht worden. Kernstück der deutschen Umsetzung ist das neu gefasste BSI-Gesetz (BSIG), das die sicherheitsrechtlichen Vorgaben für Unternehmen und Behörden bundesweit neu definiert und den regulatorischen Rahmen für IT-Sicherheit grundlegend modernisiert.

Germany Technology

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Neue DSK-Anwendungshinweise setzen Maßstab für internationale Forschungskooperationen

Die deutschen Datenschutzaufsichtsbehörden haben neue Leitplanken für den internationalen Datentransfer in der medizinischen Forschung gezogen.

Germany Privacy

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Action Required For Providers Of Connected Devices: Challenges Under The EU Data Act

The EU Data Act (Regulation (EU) 2023/2854), applicable as of Sept. 12, 2025, introduces a user‑centric access and sharing regime for both personal and non-personal data generated by IoT (Internet of Things) products, with a profound impact on how "data holders" design products, structure contracts, and monetize data.

Germany Privacy

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Erforderliche Maßnahmen Für Anbieter Vernetzter Geräte: Herausforderungen Im Rahmen Des EU-Data Acts

Dies stellt einen Paradigmenwechsel im EU-Datenrecht dar, mit weitreichenden Folgen für alle Wirtschaftssektoren.

European Union Privacy

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Focus IT&C – 3rd Quarter 2025

Germany Privacy

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Oppenhoff

Fokus IT&C – 3. Quartal 2025

Germany Technology

OP

Oppenhoff

SOC-Berichte: Vertrauen schaffen durch geprüfte interne Kontrollen

Germany Accounting

Boege Rohde Luebbehuesen

SOC-reports: Building Trust Through Audited Internal Controls

Germany Accounting

Boege Rohde Luebbehuesen

Cloud Switching Under The EU Data Act: Implications For IaaS, PaaS, And SaaS Providers

Germany Privacy

GT

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

EU Data Act: New Rules For Data Access, Contract Fairness And Cloud Portability In The Financial Sector

European Union Privacy

PL

PwC Legal Germany

Cloud-Switching Gemäß EU-Data Act: Auswirkungen Für IaaS-, PaaS- Und SaaS-Anbieter

European Union Privacy

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

CJEU Clarifies Scope Of Personal Data In EDPS v SRB Decision

European Union Privacy

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Jones Day

Erforderliche Maßnahmen für Hersteller vernetzter Geräte: Herausforderungen im Rahmen des EU-Datenschutzgesetzes

Germany Privacy

GT

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Action Required For Manufacturers Of Connected Devices: Challenges Under The EU Data Act

Germany Privacy

GT

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Germany Increases Social Security Contribution And Compulsory Insurance Ceilings Effective January 1, 2026

Germany Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

‘Thou Shalt Not Lie': Termination Without Notice Due to (Attempted) Trial Fraud

Germany Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Abschlussbericht zur Umsetzung der Entgelttransparenzrichtlinie

Germany Employment

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Oppenhoff

German Advancement Towards Implementation Of The EU Pay Transparency Directive

European Union Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Munich Court Finds Copyright Infringement Of Song Lyrics 'Memorised' By ChatGPT

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Cooperation And Outsourcing In The Financial Sector: Practical Lessons For Complex Contract Negotiations

Outsourcing in the financial sector is highly regulated, technically complex and involves many stakeholders. This article highlights key distinctions, negotiation pitfalls and legal focus areas, and gives practical guidance on how to structure cooperation and outsourcing agreements effectively.

Germany Finance

DMR Legal

FAQ Zur Entgelttransparenz-Richtlinie

Mit der Entgelttransparenzrichtlinie 2023/970/EU versucht der europäische Gesetzgeber die Gender-Pay-Gap zwischen Männern und Frauen bei gleicher oder gleichwertiger Arbeit zu schließen.

Germany Employment

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Oppenhoff

European Court Of Justice Ruling On Works Agreements: Reinforcing GDPR Compliance In The Workplace

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) recently delivered a decision that significantly impacts how employers and works councils across the European Union...

European Union Privacy

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

人工智能与隐私保护：德国法院裁定 Meta 的合法利益优先

科隆高等地区法院近期作出一项裁决，驳回了北莱茵-威斯特法伦州消费者协会（以下简称"北威州消费者协会"，一家专注于消费者权益保护的非&

European Union Privacy

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Rouse

Current Developments In Competition Law: Data Protection Rules Of Market Dominant Undertakings

Germany Anti-trust

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Taylor Wessing PartG mbB

Focus IT&C – 2nd Quarter 2025

European Union Privacy

OP

Oppenhoff

Fokus IT&C – 2. Quartal 2025

Germany Technology

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Oppenhoff

EU AI Act: Wichtige Compliance-Anforderungen ab August 2025

European Union Technology

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

EU AI Act: Key Compliance Considerations Ahead Of August 2025

European Union Technology

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Datenschutz im Unternehmen: Betriebsrat darf nicht mitbestimmen

Germany Privacy

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Mayer Brown

Focus On Labour Law - 2nd Quarter 2025

Germany Employment

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Oppenhoff

Fokus Arbeitsrecht 2. Quartal 2025

Germany Employment

OP

Oppenhoff

Key Client Briefing: Einsatz künstlicher Intelligenz bei internen Untersuchungen

Germany Technology

OP

Oppenhoff

Key Client Briefing: Use Of Artificial Intelligence In Internal Investigations

Germany Technology

OP

Oppenhoff

Focus On Labour Law - 2nd Quarter 2025

As the first half of the year draws to a close, we are sending you our second issue of Focus on Labour Law, which provides you with an up-to-date overview of the most important labour court decisions of recent months...

Germany Employment

OP

Oppenhoff

Fokus Arbeitsrecht 2. Quartal 2025

Zum Abschluss der ersten Jahreshälfte senden wir Ihnen unsere zweite Ausgabe des Fokus Arbeitsrecht, der einen aktuellen Überblick über wichtige arbeitsgerichtliche Entscheidungen...

Germany Employment

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Oppenhoff

Key Client Briefing: Einsatz künstlicher Intelligenz bei internen Untersuchungen

Interne Untersuchungen sind ein essenzielles Instrument, um potenzielles Fehlverhalten in Unternehmen aufzudecken, Schäden abzuwenden und notwendige...

Germany Technology

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Oppenhoff

Key Client Briefing: Use Of Artificial Intelligence In Internal Investigations

Internal investigations are an essential tool for uncovering potential misconduct in companies, averting damage and initiating the necessary measures.

Germany Technology

OP

Oppenhoff

Use Of Personal Data For AI Training Does Not Violate DMA According To Higher Regional Court Of Cologne

Germany Technology

PL

PwC Legal Germany

400 EUR/per Person For Data Transfers To The USA?

Do data transfers to the USA have a price tag of 400 EUR/per person since the latest EC ruling? The good news is first of all: No, not automatically.

Germany Privacy

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SKW Schwarz

CJEU Ruling On Works Agreements

In December, the CJEU dealt with the data protection effect and judicial reviewability of company agreements in Germany (judgment of December 19, 2024, case no. C-65/23).

Germany Privacy

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SKW Schwarz

Pay Transparency vs Pay Privacy: How To Succeed In Both

The EU Pay Transparency Directive ('PTD') introduces extensive disclosure obligations regarding salary information. At the same time, employers must ensure compliance with the applicable data protection regulations...

Germany Privacy

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Ius Laboris

Market Surveillance And AI: Who Will Monitor Whom In The Future?

The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection and the Federal Ministry of Justice recently published the draft bill for a law to implement the European Regulation on the implementation of the Regulation on the protection of personal data.

Germany Technology

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SKW Schwarz

Focus On Labour Law - 1st Quarter 2025

Germany Employment

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Oppenhoff

Forget It!: EDPB Announces Focus On Right To Erasure In 2025

Germany Privacy

SM

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

Are Companies Losing The Last Bit Of Control Over Data Protection Related Claims For Damages? - The Federal Court Of Justice Issues Judgement On Damages Due To Loss Of Control In Facebook Scraping Cases

Germany Privacy

OP

Oppenhoff

Fourth Bureaucracy Reduction Act – Practical Questions & Answers

Germany Employment

OP

Oppenhoff

Bürokratieentlastungsgesetz IV – Praxisfragen & Antworten

Germany Employment

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Oppenhoff

EU Fines EU?!: Alleged Unlawful Data-Transfer Dust-Up

European Union Privacy

SM

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

To The Point: Datenschutzmonitor 04/2025

European Union Privacy

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Schoenherr Attorneys at Law

Federal Court Of Justice Judgment On Non-Material Damage Under The GDPR In "Scraping" Cases

Germany Privacy

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Noerr

Employment Law Newsletter Issue 3 2024

Germany Employment

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Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH

Labour & Employment Law Newsletter Issue 2 2024

Germany Employment

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Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH

Labour & Employment Law Newsletter Issue 1 2024

Germany Employment

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Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH

Employment Law Newsletter Issue 4 2024

Germany Employment

LR

Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH

5 Trends To Watch: 2025 EU Data Privacy & Cybersecurity

European Union Privacy

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

BGH-Urteil zum Scraping erhöht die Risiken von Rechtsstreitigkeiten im Zusammenhang mit der DSGVO

Germany Privacy

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Hengeler Mueller

Revisiting The CJEU's Ruling On CRA Scoring And Data Retention – Key Considerations For Market Participants

Germany Finance

PL

PwC Legal Germany

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E-commerce : Les Enjeux Juridiques Pour Préparer 2026 (Video)

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Haas Avocats

'Gone Fishing': Dealing With Data Subject Access Requests From Employees (Video)

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Ius Laboris

Building A Unified Compliance Strategy With NIS2, DORA, CRA And The GDPR (Video)

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VJT & Partners

Data Act Video Series (Video)

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Arthur Cox

PrivacyEspresso Navigating Data Protection Fines (Video)

Van Diepen Van der Kroef Advocaten

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