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GDPR Fines and Data Breach Survey 2023
The fifth anniversary of the implementation of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is approaching in May. The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and many national regulatory bodies quietly agreed to “go easy” on businesses and institutions while they became acquainted with the laws and learned how to follow the new mandates during […]
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Accessibility to goods and services: new obligations for manufacturers, importers and distributors
To make technology goods and services accessible for people with functional impairments, such as disabled people, elderly people and people with impaired reading ability, the European Union (EU) in 2019 adopted a new directive – the European Accessibility Act (the Directive). The Directive set out new product rules for electronic goods and online services in […]
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Deadline approaching: Last chance to review global data transfer agreements
Transferring personal data from the European Economic Area (EEA) to third countries safely has been a hot and fast-evolving topic for years. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) establishes the free movement of personal data within the European Economic Area (EEA). However, the protection granted to personal data within the EEA must travel with the […]
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What are the legal requirements for the use of cookies?
What are cookies? Cookies are small text files saved on a device when a person browses a website. They are processed and stored by the web browser. Cookies can be saved on a personal computer, a mobile device, or any other type of device which can store information. Information stored in cookies can include IP […]
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Important legal developments in the Healthcare & Life Sciences sector in the Baltics
The world has changed dramatically since our last newsletter. Sorainen Life Sciences and Healthcare sector group is actively contributing to supporting Ukraine and providing assistance to clients affected by the situation, as are all our sector groups. At the same time, we need to continue providing legal advice on everyday matters and making our contribution […]