WHY TALKING ABOUT DATA BREACH IS RELEVANT DURING COVID-19? Data breaches happen every day. Companies failing to prevent , mitigate or notify a databreach may incur in GDPR sanctions. Therefore being able to handle a databreach, especially during covid-19 emergency, is crucial.
By Tommaso Ricci and Giordana Babini 2019 was a thriving year for blockchain and distributed ledger technologies (DLT) more in general. Mainstream companies have demonstrated growing interest in both blockchain and DLT. Blockchain seems to have reached its turning point. What was only theoretical up to last year, is now finally becoming operational and integrated …
In this video Elisa Rosati and Tommaso Ricci analyze the Blockchain legal and business challenges for 2019. This year will be crucial for the blockchain since the Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) is ready to overcome the risks linked to the fluctuation of the cryptocurrencies and to prove its compatibility with the new standards of Data Protection introduced by GDPR finding the right balance between scalability and security.
The eSports industry has undergone a massive growth in the recent years hitting a record market revenue of almost $1 billion. Blockchain technology could foster even more the huge market growth building trust, adding transparency and introducing new business models. Here is a brief overview of its applications and legal challenges.
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has launched its first “Technology Trends” Study on developments in Artificial Intelligence inventions and the EDPB issued an opinion on processing of personal data on clinical trials.
Last year was a major tipping point for blockchain, with a powerful kickstart followed by some turbulence and a cautious settlement in the freezing winter.
The EU legislative process has finally come to an end: the EU AudioVisual Directive has been approved and the recent AgCom report brings interesting insights relating to Telecommunications sector in Italy.
The French data protection authority (CNIL) has published a report on blockchain compliance with the GDPR and EU is tackling fake news with a new Code of Practice on disinformation.
A recent italian administrative court decision clarifies the requirements of the DPO and Belgium introduces a new data protection act implementing the GDPR.
A recent ISO/IEC introduces new standards on information security and the latest proposed amendments may postpone California Privacy Law.
The latest ePrivacy revision proposal brings relevant changes to the draft regulation and new Governments are joining the Blockchain regulation rush.
Facebook fan page operations might lead to considerable privacy compliance issues for companies running them after a recent decision of the ECJ.
Legislative Decree no. 63 of 11 May 2018 implementing the EU Directive no. 2016/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2016 on the protection of undisclosed know-how and business information (trade secrets) against their unlawful acquisition, use and disclosure. Art. 1 Amendment to article 1 of the Legislative Decree no. …
The buzzing explosion of new technologies lately is coated with fear because of the growing number of cybersecurity meltdowns spreading all over and paralyzing users and markets. The lifeline has been identified in what seems to be the culmination of decades of research and breakthroughs in cryptography and security: blockchain. Here are our top predictions for 2018.
Legislative Decree no. 63 of 11 May 2018 implementing the EU Directive no. 2016/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2016 on the protection of undisclosed know-how and business information (trade secrets) against their unlawful acquisition, use and disclosure. Art. 1 Amendment to article 1 of the Legislative Decree no. …
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