TAPELLA Rechtsanwälte is a law firm specialising in data protection, AI, compliance and IT law. We advise on digital legal matters, are appointed by companies and public authorities as external data protection officers and have founded the Centre for Data Protection and the Stiftung KI.
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Since 2003, we have supported new business models, fast-growing companies and corporate groups through to market leaders throughout Germany with data protection management, the introduction of artificial intelligence, and legally compliant websites, contracts and marketing. We assist private individuals and public figures with rights infringements, identity theft and fraud. The firm has been involved in court proceedings against major platforms concerning copyright disputes that attracted nationwide attention.
Services
Advice on websites, online marketing, social media, domains, digital services and IT contracts.
Explore IT and media lawSupport as an external data protection officer and with data protection organisation, compliance and proceedings before supervisory authorities.
More about Data Protection OfficersLegal advice on the GDPR, data protection processes, consent, data processing agreements and data protection risks.
More about data protection adviceOur advisory practice
Advice on GDPR-compliant data processing and data protection organisation, including records of processing activities, technical and organisational measures, data processing agreements and data protection impact assessments. This also includes training, data subject rights, international data transfers, website privacy, video surveillance, data breaches, supervisory authority proceedings, IT security and acting as an external data protection officer.
Legal support with the introduction and use of AI tools and AI systems in companies. This includes training, internal AI policies, data protection, works agreements, transparency obligations and legal issues relating to the use of AI in software, contracts and digital business models.
Review of corporate websites, social media profiles, media libraries, apps, online shops and digital services for legal requirements. Further areas include whistleblower protection, accessibility, risk assessments and requirements for particularly regulated and critical business areas.
Drafting and review of software licence and partnership agreements, general terms and conditions and terms of use, as well as matters relating to IT security, hosting, influencers and managers.
Advice on emails and newsletters, as well as the removal of business ratings and reviews on Google and kununu. Further topics include social media posts, fake company pages and domain abuse.
Assessment of piracy, illegal copies and fake websites.
Support with cease-and-desist notices concerning social media posts, search results, unauthorised image use, identity theft and subscription traps.
Your contact
For an initial assessment of your matter, Prof. Dr. Frank Tapella is available to you directly.
Prof. Dr.
Lawyer Professor of IT and Business Law Data Protection Officer
Your contact for data protection, AI, compliance and digital legal matters.
Rights infringement
For copied images, graphics, films, training materials, etc. or other rights infringements, we assess the facts and legal position and explain the next steps.
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Insights & Expertise
Interview | WDR Lokalzeit
Interview with Prof. Tapella on WDR television for Lokalzeit aus Düsseldorf.
Presentation | Startups
Recommendations for startups by Prof. Tapella, in English.
Publication | Health
Publication by Prof. Tapella on health, longevity and self-management in everyday life.
