Welcome to our blog Complete E-Evidence Solution by Rickert.Law and EviGate 27. July 2026 Following several years of preparation, Rickert Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH and nGENn GmbH have launched a joint venture: EviGate GmbH (currently in … E-Evidence: Based in the EU? Why You Get a Designated Establishment, Not a Legal Representative 21. July 2026 This time in our plain English series on the EU e-Evidence framework: What EU-based service providers must do and why … EU-E-Evidence: What is a Legal Representative and who needs one? 21. July 2026 This is the first post in our series on the EU e-evidence framework, written for the service providers who actually … The EU e-Evidence Package: An Overview for Service Providers 18. July 2026 Regulation (EU) 2023/1543 and Directive (EU) 2023/1544 – what applies, whom it reaches, and how to prepare before 18 August … Right to Data Switching: Do You Know What’s in the Terms of Service of Your Data Processing Services Contract? 24. April 2026 The EU Data Act introduced a legally enforceable right to data switching that fundamentally reshapes the contractual relationship between cloud … NIS2 and the Supply Chain: Why Do Companies Need to Pay Attention 20. February 2026 The NIS2 Directive introduces far‑reaching new requirements for cybersecurity. Organizations that fall within the scope of NIS2 must not only … Rickert.law wishes you a merry Christmas and alle the best for 2026! 18. December 2025 Dear clients and friends of the firm, it is difficult to feel festive when legislators present us with new legal … Key Obligations and Cybersecurity Requirements for Companies under the NIS-2 Directive and the BSIG-E 2. November 2025 In earlier times, major outages of critical infrastructure were mostly theoretical or served, as in “Die Hard 4.0”, as plot … AI Training and Personal Data: Key Lessons from the OLG Köln Decision in Meta’s Case 29. September 2025 Meta’s Approach to User Consent Training AI models requires vast amounts of data, and many providers are exploring ways to … Thomas Rickert is a guest on the c’t data protection podcast “Auslegungssache” published today by Heise Verlag. 11. July 2025 In conversation with c’t editor Holger Bleich and Heise’s in-house counsel JoergHeidrich, the discussion focuses on data protection in domain … Merry Christmas / Seasonal Greetings and All the Best for 2025 From Everyone at Rickert.law 19. December 2024 welcome Dr. Julija Kalpokienė 19. December 2024 We are happy to announce that Dr. Julija Kalpokienė is joining our firm as Of Counsel. Some of our clients will know Julija from … Venture Capital Financing 11. December 2024 The concept of venture capital The term ‘venture capital’ (hereafter abbreviated as ‘VC’) refers to a temporary equity investment in … The convertible loan as an alternative to VC financing 20. November 2024 Is a convertible loan the right choice? What are convertible loans? A convertible loan is initially an ordinary loan (loan … Why a Term Sheet Is Important When Investing in a Start-Up 20. November 2024 The Term Sheet Investing in a start-up can be a complex process during which it is important to weigh up … The Employee Data Act 20. November 2024 Employee data protection in the digital age: challenges and solutions In the modern world of work, which is increasingly characterised … Steps to founding a Start-Up 18. September 2024 The Development of a Start-Up Founding your own innovative company is a milestone for many entrepreneurs. But there are various … Actual damage must be proven for immaterial damages relating to data theft 6. September 2024 CJEU: Does data theft always lead to non-material damages? Does data theft always lead to non-material damages? The … Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year 2024! 20. December 2023 We would like to thank you for the trusting cooperation and wish you a Merry Christmas and all the best … New US adequacy decision for data traffic between the EU and the US 13. July 2023 Despite criticisms oN the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework – the EU Commission declares the US a safe third country. Introduction … Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework – Part 2 27. June 2023 The Data Privacy Framework principles and opinions of EDPB and MEPs Can an adequacy decision be made on the basis … The new CSA directive for legitimate email marketing is here! 8. May 2023 The now seventh version is limited to a purely digital version for the first time. After almost 20 years of … Happy Easter! 6. April 2023 Will GDPR compliant data transfers to the us soon be possible without any problems? – Part I 29. March 2023 EDPB Opinion on Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework Introduction The first part of the series of articles presents an abstract of … Are regulations for the recording of working time finally coming? 8. March 2023 German companies need clarity Introduction As part of its decision of 13 September 2022 (Case No. 1 ABR 22/21), the … Special protection against dismissal for data protection officers 1. February 2023 In Germany, the ordinary termination of an internal data protection officer is not possible. In Germany, data protection officers enjoy … NIS-2 – You should look at the new requirements now! 31. January 2023 Oct. 2024 is right around the corner Introduction Digital transformation has permeated all areas of society, parciularly after the pandemic … Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year 2023! 21. December 2022 We wish you and your loved ones a peaceful holiday season and all the best for a successful and, above … Is the use of Google Analytics in my company illegal? 15. December 2022 Google Analytics: This is the current assessment of international data protection authorities. Introduction Google Analytics is a well-known web analysis … Old Standard Contract Clauses Must Be Adapted 25. November 2022 SCC deadline Dec. 27, 2022 – Already done the changeover? Introduction Attention: Contracts concerning the transfer of personal data to … 12 Next
