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European Court of Justice strengthens position of Consumer Protection Associations

We look at the European Court of Justice's recent decision which ruled consumer protection associations may bring representative actions against data protection violations. The decision, in the case refered from the German Federal Court of Justice, may also have ramifications for other EU Member States, to the extent that their domestic regulations permit legal actions to be taken by consumer protection associations. Against this background, companies need to keep a close eye on further developments.
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Utah Becomes Fourth State To Pass Consumer Privacy Act, First With Republican-Controlled House And Senate

On March 24, 2022, Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed the Utah Consumer Privacy Act into law, making Utah the fourth state to pass a comprehensive consumer privacy law. The Act goes into effect on December 31, 2023
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Intellectual Property

Co-Branding Partnerships In The Physical And Digital Worlds

In response to the conundrum of how high-end luxury brands can penetrate new markets and gain cultural capital, we look at a masterclass From Balenciaga And Fortnite
Data

Google Analytics declared illegal in France –'Big Tech' and business competitiveness at risk in the EU

As it stands, the future of Google Analytics in the EU seems quite compromised. Certain workaround options could be explored but they do not seem to be sufficient
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European Commission publishes initial findings of its sector inquiry on the Consumer Internet of Things

Shaping the future regulation of the market

Analysis

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E-Privacy check-in: where we are, and where we're headed

Are we any closer to EU institutions reaching an agreement on the final regulation text? Whilst the rules stemming from the ePrivacy Regulation proposal are not expected in the near future, its one-year anniversary offers an opportunity to recall the key changes that stakeholders could, - and should - already anticipate.

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Hot Topic - Facial Recognition

Data

FTC action results in a photo storage application deleting its facial recognition technologies

Novel Facial Recognition Settlement

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Artificial intelligence

Caught in a scrape: new investigation reveals risks of facial recognition AI

Processing the law

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Artificial intelligence

Facial Recognition Technology – the race to regulate

Does your face fit?

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Webinar: Tech, Talk & Lunch [In German]

The EU is currently creating a comprehensive legal framework, particularly in the areas of digital platforms, data economy and artificial intelligence.  Is your company sufficiently prepared? In our new online series "Tech, Talk & Lunch", specialists from our German Tech Group provide exclusive insights and show examples of where companies are likely to need to take action.

During our first event on 21 March 2023, Dr Michael Kümmel (Senior Associate, Tech/Digital) and Dr Nicolas Hohn-Hein (Senior Associate, IP/IT) will address compliance issues regarding the legally compliant use of artificial intelligence ("AI") in companies. Other dates will focus on the new European Unified Patent Court (April 25, 2023) and EU Health Data Spaces (June 13, 2023).

 

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