Gecic Law, working with the Brussels office of Clifford Chance, has successfully represented the interests of the Arena Channels group regarding a broadcasting dispute in Kosovo. Deloitte Legal reportedly advised Arena Channels as well.
Processing of Personal Data in Serbia – Video Surveillance and GPS Tracking
Processing personal data through video surveillance and GPS tracking is a widespread practice that is used for a variety of purposes. Nonetheless, this is a matter that is not clearly defined by law, and there is no consensus practice that would provide guidelines for data processors on how to achieve legal compliance.
Are Questions on a Test Considered Personal Data?
In German case law the stance was taken recently that questions on a test undertaken by a specific individual do not constitute personal data within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). The court’s position is that these questions, therefore, should not be included in the copy of data issued or provided in accordance with Article 15(3) of the GDPR (right to access to personal data undergoing processing).
Approaching the Full Enactment of the EU Digital Services Act (DSA): Steps to Ensure Compliance and Readiness
As background, in December 2022, the EU Council adopted the policy programme ‘Path to the Digital Decade’, aiming to facilitate a seamless transition to digital transformation by 2030, aligning with EU values. This program sets specific digital targets for EU countries to achieve by 2030, including the development of national trajectories and strategic roadmaps to enhance digital infrastructure's security, accessibility, and sustainability. Notably, a key focus area of the EU digital strategy is digital services.
Closing: Kaprain Group's Acquisition of Mafra Publishing and Synthesia from Agrofert Now Closed
On February 2, 2024, BBH announced that the Kaprain Group's acquisition of Mafra Publishing and Synthesia from Agrofert Holding (reported by CEE Legal Matters on September 7, 2023) had closed.
Herbst Kinsky Advises Everfield on FENZ-Software Acquisition
Herbst Kinsky has advised European B2B software group Everfield on its acquisition of Austria's FENZ-Software.
Digital Advertising and Adtech Under the EU Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act
The broader online advertising sector will be affected by the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Digital Services Act (DSA), even though they apply directly only to certain types of organisations, with expanded obligations on the largest organisations.