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DATA LAW

IT, AI, IoT, big data, data analytics, data ecosystems, clouds, digital transformation and digital ethics – data are an important enterprise value driver. We see this value increasing all the time in company balance sheets as a result of digital business models, but to a greater extent as a result of the digitalisation of analogue business models and strategies. At the same time, there are enormous cybersecurity, data security and litigation risks to address in order to protect the company, its employees and its stakeholders. In particular, companies have to protect their intellectual property, know-how and business secrets, as well as comply with data protection legislation and digital ethics obligations.

DATA PROTECTION

Digitalisation is associated with big opportunities, but it also harbours enormous risks. The biggest of those risks relate to the need for more effective cybersecurity, IT and data security solutions, and increasingly stringent compliance obligations for the company management. The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Data Protection Act (BDSG) have to be systematically adopted and complied with. Otherwise the company faces fines and actions for damages. Also, digital trust must be built through privacy by design and privacy by default. We support our clients in all data-related matters, including:

• Data protection audits and analysis;
• Data protection compliance gap analysis;
• Business models change support due to digitalisation;
• Product, service, website and app evaluation regarding data compliance;
• Internet business models and online marketing;
• Drafting and review of data related contracts and policies;
• Human resources data processing;
• Data protection compliance support for implementation of HCM/HR controlling software;
• Data protection analysis for implementation of whistleblower systems;
• International data transfers;
• Data and data protection in M&A transactions;
• Data breach management;
• Know-how and data loss prevention;
• Crisis management, reputation management and communication after cyber-attacks and data losses;
• Communication with and representation vis-à-vis data protection authorities.

DIGITAL ETHICS

Unforeseen risks are emerging as we move forward into the digital age. Many things that are technically possible are not yet legally regulated or socially acceptable. With our ‘digital & trusted’ consulting concept we support companies and organisations to safeguard their future viability and ensure compliance.

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