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GDPR Meets ISS: How Courts Are Interpreting Data Controller Roles
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has reshaped how courts interpret data controller roles, particularly in cases involving joint controllership and platform liability. This article delves into key rulings, analyzing how legal frameworks are evolving to address complex data governance challenges in an interconnected world.
Notice-and-Action Mechanisms in the Courts
Notice-and-action mechanisms have become a cornerstone of online content regulation, shaping how platforms respond to illegal content. This article examines key court rulings that interpret these mechanisms, highlighting their impact on platform liability and user rights.
Right to Be Forgotten: Evolving Jurisprudence in Digital Contexts
The right to be forgotten has emerged as a pivotal issue in digital privacy law, sparking global debates on its application and limits. This article explores the evolving jurisprudence surrounding this right, analyzing landmark cases and their implications for individuals and platforms.
Targeted Advertising & Profiling in Court
Targeted advertising and user profiling have become focal points in privacy litigation, raising critical questions about consent, transparency, and data protection.
Top CJEU Cases Defining Information Society Services
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has played a pivotal role in shaping the legal definition and scope of Information Society Services (ISS).
Ongoing Supervision and Fit & Proper Requirements
This article covers supervision, fit and proper standards, licensing, capital thresholds, and organizational requirements essential for financial compliance.
Legal Challenges of Digitalization in ISS
ISS firms face regulatory challenges in digitalization, including compliance with MiFID II and GDPR, managing outsourcing risks, and navigating complex contracts.
Product Governance under PRIIPs and MiFID II: Ensuring Compliance and Protecting Investors
Product governance under PRIIPs and MiFID II has become an essential part of regulatory frameworks that govern investment products and services across the European Union.
DORA and ISS: How the Digital Operational Resilience Act Affects Investment Services
Discover the application of the Digital Operational Resilience Act and how firms should prepare for ICT-related risk rules.
Conflicts of Interest and Remuneration Rules: Key Regulations for Investment Firms
The issue of conflicts of interest and remuneration rules has become a focal point in the financial services industry, particularly in investment advisory services. These rules aim to ensure that investment firms operate transparently and in the best interests of their clients.
Establishing an Investment Firm in the EU: Legal Roadmap
Whether you're starting from scratch or expanding your business into the European market, this guide will equip you with essential knowledge on the necessary licensing, capital thresholds, organizational standards, and strategic jurisdictions to consider.
AML/CTF Compliance for Investment Firms
AML/CTF compliance isn’t just a regulatory obligation; it’s a strategic part of mitigating risk and safeguarding the reputation of investment firms. In this article, we’ll explore how firms can align with the European Union’s AML directives, particularly AMLD5 and AMLD6, and the key aspects law firms should audit in client ISS structures.