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Blockchain and Personal Data Protection

We are facing a remarkable growth of blockchain technologies. One of the main functionalities of this technology is to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of (personal) data. This article addresses possible advantages and risks for the protection of privacy and personal data posed by blockchain technologies and manners how to mitigate risks to protect the rights and freedoms of data subjects and other natural persons.

Ellex Advises Appsflyer on Acquisition of DevtoDev

Ellex Valiunas has advised Appsflyer on its acquisition of DevtoDev. TGS Baltic reportedly advised the sellers.

Baker McKenzie Advises Blank on Investment from Neowiz

Baker McKenzie has advised Blank and its founders on an investment from Neowiz. SSW Pragmatic Solutions reportedly advised Neowiz on the deal.

Gessel Advises PayPo on Sale of Receivables Portfolio to Aion Bank

Gessel has advised PayPo on the sale of its receivables portfolio to Aion Bank.

BASEAK Advises Mynet Internet on Sale to Mediazz

Dentons Turkish affiliate Balcioglu Selcuk Ardiyok Keki has advised Emre Kurttepeli on the sale of Mynet Internet Teknoloji Anonim Sirketi to Mediazz Yeni Medya ve Teknoloji Yatirimlari Anonim Sirketi. Reportedly, Yondem Yigit Uclertopragi advised Mediazz.

Equal Rights for Wines and Glasses: EU Extends Protection of Geographical Indications to Craft and Industrial Products

We can all think of names like Champagne or Feta cheese that are intrinsically linked to the geographical origin of a product and the know-how of its producers, often passed on over many generations.