What is the right to be forgotten?

What is the right to be forgotten?

  • Digital law

“The Internet never forgets” — that’s the old saying. But for anyone in the jurisdiction of the European GDPR, that’s no longer the case. The right to be forgotten allows users to request that their personal data be deleted. While the GDPR is a European regulation, it’s also relevant for American companies active in Europe or selling goods to Europeans. Keep reading to know more about the GDPR…

What is the right to be forgotten?
How to remove personal information from Google

How to remove personal information from Google

  • Digital law

The internet never forgets – is it always true? In some cases, search engines are obliged to grant users permission to delete defamatory search results. If Google displays personal data that is outdated or of no interest to the public, users can request the search engine to delete links to that data from the results pages permanently. But what exactly is the ‘Right to be Forgotten’ act, and when…

How to remove personal information from Google
Privacy Shield

Privacy Shield

  • Digital law

For some years, the Privacy Shield has regulated the transfer of personal data from the EU to the US. But in July 2020, the Court of Justice for the European Union (CJEU) invalidated the Privacy Shield. For many companies, the end of the privacy agreement came as a complete surprise. What were the contents of the EU-US Privacy Shield, what made it fail, and what do SMEs have to take into account…

Privacy Shield
Trademark Law and Brand Protection

Trademark Law and Brand Protection

  • Digital law

It makes sense for companies to protect their brand as early on as possible. This is how they safeguard themselves and their legal department from any troubles, and stop their competition from profiting from their good image and reputation. It’s also worthwhile for young online companies to do the same because the brand name doesn’t just carry prestige, but also security and money. Read on to…

Trademark Law and Brand Protection
Trademark Registration

Trademark Registration

  • Digital law

Any member of the economy has the right to apply for trademark registration for products or services that they use in the course of their trade. Whether these rights are granted depends on an evaluation by the federal authorities and the application’s compliance with legal requirements. This article shows how this process unfolds in the context of trademark registration, the registration costs…

Trademark Registration
Personal Data

Personal Data

  • Digital law

What do your e-mail address, eye color, preferred political party, and license plate have in common? They can all be regarded as personal data which companies and cybercriminals can use to draw direct or indirect conclusions about your physical, physiological, genetic, psychological, economic, cultural, or social identity. It goes without saying that this sensitive information must be protected…

Personal Data
Internet of Things

Internet of Things

  • Digital law

The internet of things (IoT) is driving digital change. Smart household appliances and self-driving cars are already available. More and more everyday devices are being connected to form a comprehensive network that will eventually penetrate all areas of life. The 5G mobile communications standard will soon be implemented, which will help IoT achieve a breakthrough in the foreseeable future. Smart…

Internet of Things
Image Copyright Online

Image Copyright Online

  • Digital law

Just because a photograph or artwork is available to view on the internet, doesn’t mean that you can use it for your own purposes. The creator’s consent and payment for royalties are often required. The rules don’t solely apply to sharing images that don’t belong to you; even if you use your own, you have to stick to certain guidelines.

Image Copyright Online
How to use Creative Commons

How to use Creative Commons

  • Digital law

Whether it’s music, photos, or graphics: an engaging website is full of visual elements and multimedia content. But not every website operator has the means to fill their site with their own professional images or music. A good alternative here are works published under a Creative Commons license – they’re free to use and some can even be used commercially.

How to use Creative Commons
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

  • Digital law

Since May 25, 2018, a European law on data protection has been in place. However, despite it being relevant to day-to-day business, many companies and website operators are still unattuned to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). On top of this, high fines are imposed on those violating the regulations. Here we summarize everything worth knowing on the EU GDPR for entrepreneurs and online…

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
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