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Greece: The Hellenic Data Protection Authority’s Case Law on Telecommunications Providers

In the digital era, the protection of personal data has become a critical concern. Governments and regulatory bodies worldwide are actively working to ensure that individuals’ privacy rights are upheld and telecommunications providers play a significant role in this landscape. In this context, a brief review of the Hellenic Data Protection Authority’s (HDPA) case law concerning telecommunications providers in Greece over the past 12 months would lead to invaluable insights into the evolving respective legal landscape and the challenges faced by both organizations and individuals in safeguarding personal data.

Croatia: Influencer Marketing – Advertise at Your Own Peril

Following global trends, Croatia has seen rapid growth in influencer marketing in the past few years. On one hand, the main benefit is evident: partnering with the right influencer helps a brand grow exponentially. On the other hand, same as with social media posts, the accompanying legal and reputational risks can go viral in no time, so brand companies, marketing agencies, and influencers should tread carefully.

Hungary: AI Language Models and the EU AI Act – The Urgent Need for Overarching Legislation

The most accurate sentence that describes AI language models would be: “I’m sorry, the answers are ready, you just need to ask the right questions.”

Zivkovic Samardzic Advises on Sale of HDL Design House to Capgemini Consulting

Zivkovic Samardzic has advised the shareholders of HDL Design House on their sale of the company to Capgemini Consulting Oesterreich. Amoiridis reportedly advised HDL Design House as well. Karanovic & Partners and Moussas & Partners reportedly advised Capgemini.

SSK&W Advises bValue on Vidoc Security Lab Investment

SSK&W has advised bValue on its investment in Poland's Vidoc Security Lab.

Schoenherr and Karanovic & Partners Advise on Sale of Maxbet to Flutter Entertainment

Moravcevic Vojnovic and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr has advised the shareholders of Maxbet on the sale of a 51% stake in the company to Flutter Entertainment for a cash consideration of EUR 141 million. Karanovic & Partners, working with Arthur Cox, advised Flutter Entertainment.

Greenberg Traurig and Baker McKenzie Advise on Cyfrowy Polsat Series E Bond Issuance

Greenberg Traurig has advised Cyfrowy Polsat on the issuance of sustainability-linked series E bonds with an aggregate nominal value of PLN 820 million. Baker McKenzie advised the Trigon Brokerage House, Bank Pekao, and Santander Bank Polska on managing the issuance.