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The EU Digital Services Act: Are you ready to meet your reporting obligations?
The Digital Services Act (DSA) applies to companies providing intermediary services which include mere conduit, caching, and hosting services as well as search engines. For hosting services, the DSA introduced the additional category of online platforms and of course special rules apply on VLOPs/VLOSEs. The obligations under the DSA increase depending on the type of business. This article explains more.
Andreas Maetzler Andreas Maetzler, Katharina JOKIC Katharina JOKIC
DSA Checklist: Information to be included in the Transparency Report under the Digital Services Act
Providers of all types of intermediary services are required to publish Transparency Reports at least once a year. However, this obligation differs greatly for the various types of intermediary services with the goal of applying proportionate obligations to their societal impact. Therefore, the reporting obligations follow a staggered approach of increasing scrutiny when moving up the ladder of the criticality of the business types.
Andreas Maetzler Andreas Maetzler, Katharina JOKIC Katharina JOKIC
Data breaches: why they matter and how to prepare
Data breaches can have severe consequences for individuals and organizations alike, impacting personal privacy, financial stability, and corporate reputation. The GDPR emphasizes swift action and robust data protection to reduce these risks. This guide provides an introduction to handling data breaches under EU and UK GDPR, exploring common types of breaches, preventive steps, and essential response measures, including guidance on managing third-party processors.
Charlotte Mason Charlotte Mason, Elif Merve Demir Elif Merve Demir
Digital Services Act (DSA) Self Assessment
Take our self assessment today to check your status under the DSA!
Katharina JOKIC Katharina JOKIC
NIS 2 Directive is Applicable as of Today: Time to Comply!
As of today, 18 October 2024, the EU’s NIS2 Directive is officially applicable, marking a new era in cybersecurity for essential services across Europe. This significant update brings expanded obligations for critical infrastructure, including more robust risk management and incident reporting requirements.
Elif Merve Demir Elif Merve Demir