Notes on Cookies
Mandatory information on cookies Introduction Cookie notices can now be found on almost every website. However, many operators do not implement them correctly, which can have legal consequences. The General …
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Fines according to DSGVO in Germany
The various provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation set out fines for data protection violations. The fines can range from up to 20 million euros or, for companies, up …
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Enforcement of cancellation claims
Reviews from buyers, patients, guests and customers on portals as diverse as Google, Amazon, Ebay, Jameda, Tripadvisor, etc. are becoming increasingly important when deciding on an online store, a doctor, …
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Warning letters because of Google Fonts
Warning letters because of Google Fonts Background Currently, many website operators are receiving warnings accusing them of violations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) due to the use of …
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TTDSG – new law on cookies and co.
The use of cookies after the TTDSG comes into force On December 1, 2021, the TTDSG (Telecommunications and Telemedia Data Protection Act) came into force. The TTDSG is designed to …
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Deletion of Google reviews and ratings
On Google Maps, business owners can create a profile to become more visible to searching customers. People with Google account have the possibility to rate these companies by giving 1 …
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Data protection officers – internal or external?
Companies that are required to appoint a data protection officer (DPO) are free to choose whether to assign this task to an external or an internal data protection officer. The …
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These companies need a data protection officer
The German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and the General Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO) regulate the question of when companies need a data protection officer. The DSGVO has significantly expanded …
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The use of cookies on websites
In its ruling of May 28, 2020 (I ZR 7/16), the German Federal Supreme Court (BGH) addressed the question of whether users must actively consent to certain cookies. The Federal …
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The right to be forgotten
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH – VI ZR 405/18 and VI ZR 476/18) recently dealt with the right to be forgotten in two cases. In one case, a decision …
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