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Minors as vulnerable participants in social research activities

Minors as vulnerable participants in social research activities

05/08/2024
Privacy & data protection

Minors are a vital part of every society and in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, should be able to express their views on all matters affecting them. This overarching principle is why many researchers working on matters directly affecting minors are eager to include them in their research activities. This blog post will focus on the legal questions surrounding their involvement in social research.

Recent CJEU judgements concerning the right to compensation under Art. 82 GDPR – a state of affairs in ten focus points

Recent CJEU judgements concerning the right to compensation under Art. 82 GDPR – a state of affairs in ten focus points

05/08/2024
Privacy & data protection

On June 20th 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) addressed the right to compensation under Article 82 of the of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in two new cases. That article provides for a right to compensation for the data subject of material and non-material damage resulting from an infringement of the GDPR.

AI-Act

The EU’s newly published Artificial Intelligence Act – an overview in 6 questions

30/07/2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

After three years of legislative work, the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (‘AI Act’) was finally published in the Official Journal on July 12, 2024, becoming the world’s first comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) regulation.

MiCAR

MiCAR now applicable to asset-referenced tokens and e-money tokens

04/07/2024
Banking & fintech

We have previously written about the adoption and core aspects of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). This framework has now taken the next step in becoming applicable across the EU. 

European Health Data Spaces

Take 5: Exploring the Latest Legislative Developments in European Health Data Space Regulation

08/05/2024
E-health

Discover the latest breakthroughs in European health data legislation, shaping the future of electronic health information access and utilization within the EU, with insights on mandatory labelling for wellness apps, the right to opt-out from secondary data use, clearer definitions of data holders, enforcement fines, and implementation timelines.

The European Cyber Resilience Act in the shadow of the AI Act

The European Cyber Resilience Act in the shadow of the AI Act

20/03/2024
Cybersecurity

The European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), enacted alongside the AI Act, aims to establish cybersecurity standards for products with digital elements (PDEs) across various sectors, requiring conformity assessments and vulnerability management procedures, with provisions set to take effect in 2024, prompting organizations to undertake preparatory measures for compliance.

The future of voluntary CSAM detection in the EU – a primer

The future of voluntary CSAM detection in the EU – a primer

15/03/2024
Information technology

As we speak, debates are raging in the European Union on a new legal framework for the detection and prevention of child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). These debates are particularly intense with respect to certain online communication services.

PSD3

EU Court of Justice rules on demarcation between payment services and e-money

04/03/2024
Banking & fintech

EU Court of Justice clarifies the fine line between payment services and e-money, safeguarding PSPs from abrupt license revocations and providing a beacon of legal certainty for the future of financial transactions in Europe.

Synthetic data

Synthetic data – a miracle cure or a data protection headache?

25/01/2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The blog explores synthetic data, artificial data mimicking real characteristics, and its applications in AI, cybersecurity, meteorology, and health research. It discusses legal challenges, especially GDPR implications, and ongoing EU regulatory developments. The authors provide practical guidance for organizations using synthetic data, emphasizing legal bases, transparency, and balancing utility with anonymity in a changing regulatory landscape.

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