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What are the legal requirements for the use of cookies?
What are cookies? Cookies are small text files saved on a device when a person browses a website. They are processed and stored by the web browser. Cookies can be saved on a personal computer, a mobile device, or any other type of device which can store information. Information stored in cookies can include IP […]
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Cybersecurity – the time to act is now
The ongoing war in Ukraine is impacting the region in numerous ways, however, a topic overlooked by many currently is cybersecurity. Given the tense situation in Ukraine, and the significant spike in malicious cyber activity reported by observers, we recommend that all companies and institutions review and strengthen cybersecurity measures where necessary. Cybersecurity affects almost […]
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Latvia: New changes for consumer contracts and the sale of digital elements and services
In developing e-commerce regulation, the European Union (EU) has adopted a number of directives to improve the regulation of transactions and online commerce in digital goods and services, including Directive 2019/770,[1] Directive 2019/771[2] and the “Omnibus Directive”.[3] Amendments to the Consumer Rights Protection Law (CRPL)[4] and related regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers, which will […]
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New changes for consumer contracts and the sale of digital elements and services
New changes in legislation to provide more efficient protection for consumers and to better regulate contracts on providing digital content and digital services. In January and May 2022, new important legislation changes will come into force in EU member states. The changes result from the: 1) Directive on the better enforcement and modernisation of Union […]
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Global data transfers: essential points
Recently we celebrated the anniversary of the GDPR coming into force (May 25th), and we would like to remind you of key issues for those transferring data overseas. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) divides the world into two parts: a) The European Economic Area (EEA), where there are no particular barriers to the processing […]