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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
Webinar: Navigating NIS2 Directive: What Your Business Needs to Know
With the deadline for the NIS2 Directive transposition into EU national laws fast approaching, understanding its implications is critical for businesses. The NIS2 Directive introduces significant changes to cybersecurity regulations across the EU, expanding its reach to more sectors and imposing stricter compliance requirements. Whether you’re directly impacted or part of the broader supply chain, it’s vital to understand how these changes affect your business and what steps you need to take to remain compliant.
UK's Cyber Security Laws Set for update in 2025: What's Coming Next?
In the July 2024 King’s Speech, the UK government unveiled plans to introduce the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill in Parliament next year. This landmark legislation is designed to significantly strengthen the UK’s cyber defences and protect essential public services from increasing threats posed by cybercriminals and state actors.
Charlotte Mason Charlotte Mason
The role of the legal representative under the Digital Services Act
The Digital Services Act (DSA) is another key corner stone of the “Digital Strategy for Europe” and part of a new generation of regulations for digital governance. The DSA is designed to protect users against illegal and harmful content and goods as well as the spread of disinformation in the digital world. Its aim is to ensure user safety, protect fundamental rights, and create a fair and open online platform environment. Like the GDPR, the Digital Services Act has extra-territorial scope meaning that it applies irrespective of the providers’ location. Non-EU provider of intermediary services are required to appoint a legal representative as substitution for their own establishment.
Andreas Maetzler Andreas Maetzler, Katharina JOKIC Katharina JOKIC, Charlotte Mason Charlotte Mason
GDPR in Practice: Key Insights and Recommendations from the FRA's Latest Report
The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) recently published a comprehensive report on GDPR implementation, highlighting areas for improvement.