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Sch-rems II rulings have shaken up international data transfers. The Privacy Shield agreement with the US was declared invalid and now most companies have resorted to the so-called EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC). In a second ruling, however, the ECJ also commented on the SCCs and new SCC contract sets were put on the table, which now have to be transferred.
Data protectionYves Gogniat5 minutes
The Corona pandemic has changed our behavior. Previously less frequently used technologies could benefit from this and positively influence the lives of people in lockdown. In this paper, the two authors show how the judicious use of Artificial Intelligence can drive healthcare as a whole towards digitalization. In the future, AI will autonomously research, analyze, and provide decision-making guidance for politicians, managers, scientists, and medical professionals.
Healthcare & Social AffairsRalf H. KOMOR6 minutes
Most people know mainly Bitcoin as a cryptocurrency. And Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency based on such a technology, namely the blockchain. However, the blockchain is much more than just a cryptocurrency. Blockchain can be used to implement numerous different use cases. I would like to discuss a few from the medical, pharmaceutical & health sectors here.
Healthcare & Social AffairsEugen Grinschuk7 minutes
Privacy Shield. Over and done with. Suddenly everything is different - and without a grace period. The ECJ's ruling on Schrems II and the EU-US Privacy Shield brings the issue of EU data protection back to the forefront.
Data protectionPhilipp Schneidenbach6 minutes
When employees use their private devices, such as smartphones or laptops, as work equipment, it becomes complicated for employers. On the one hand, employees want to work on their familiar devices, but on the other hand, management is obliged to comply with data protection. However, this dilemma between practicality and compliance can be solved.
Data protectionKarin Dietl5 minutes
Data and information play an increasingly important role in companies and increasingly represent a significant production factor. The concept of so-called data lakes promises much when it comes to the analysis of such data and information, supported by machine learning and artificial intelligence. However, there are not only advantages.
IT-Security & Cyber SecurityKlaus-Peter Kaul4 minutes
Social media intervenes deeply in the processes of our modern life. It offers many benefits and some dangers. It makes sense to know which influences social media has on us.
Social MediaPeter Martini7 minutes
On 25 May 2018, the basic data protection regulation (GDPR) was introduced, which applied data protection rules to all companies worldwide, provided that they manage or store data of EU citizens. There are some rules to follow and it is advisable to implement them, otherwise high penalties are imminent.
LegalBenjamin Talin9 minutes
How does the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR 2018) affect entrepreneurs who are not in the EU? We will show you how you can address this topic in your company.
LegalYves Gogniat6 minutes
Many companies allow their employees to work from home due to the spread of the corono virus. As a preventive measure, companies also process health data to better protect themselves against the spread of COVID-19. However, both strategies can lead to considerable risks from a data protection perspective.
Data protectionKarin Dietl4 minutes
Privacy by Design: these are the seven principles that will boost your data protection compliance regardless of where you do business on Earth
Data protectionXenofon Kontargyris5 minutes
Until now, EU Data Protection Laws have only applied to companies with a presence in the EU. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) now deviates from this principle, with the consequence that the new law not only affects companies within the EU but also countries outside its borders. In certain situations, the GDPR is also applicable to companies (controllers) outside the EU. The potential cross-border applicability has left many companies outside the EU confused, and it has led to uncertainty.
Data protectionYves Gogniat12 minutes
