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Requests for Information Under the Freedom of Information Act: What the Reform Might Change
The planned IFG reform could restrict the right to access information—which is important for investigative journalism and the media.
® or ™: Which trademark symbol should you use, and when?
® Only for registered trademarks. Anyone who uses it without registration risks receiving a cease-and-desist letter under Section 5 of the German Unfair Competition Act (UWG).
Consolidating Data Protection Oversight at the BfDI: What Companies Need to Know
Data protection oversight is to be consolidated under the BfDI—here’s what the reform would mean for businesses.
Does my company still need a data protection officer?
The proposed reform could eliminate the requirement to appoint a data protection officer for companies with 20 or more employees—here’s what that means.
GDPR Relief for Small Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations: What Might Change?
The government wants to ease the data protection burden on nonprofit organizations and small businesses—here’s what’s planned and what will continue to apply.
Misgendering: When Can Using the Wrong Gender Pronoun Have Legal Consequences?
When Does Misgendering Have Legal Consequences? Recent Court Rulings Balancing the Right to Privacy and Freedom of Speech.
AI Voices and Voice Cloning: Who Owns Their Own Voice?
Voice Cloning: Who Owns Their Own Voice—and When Is Its AI-Powered Use Legally Prohibited?
Deepfakes and Digital Twins in Labor Law: What Companies Need to Know About Their Obligations
Deepfakes and Digital Twins: What Employers Need to Know Now About Labor and Data Protection Laws.
Sick Leave Starting on the First Day: What the Proposed Reform Means for Employees and Employers
Sick Leave Starting on Day 1: What the Proposed Reform Means for Employers and Employees.