The Digital Services Act introduces notable changes, such as liability exclusion for platforms regarding user-generated content, subject to certain conditions....
Authorities must increase enforcement of intellectual property laws and take firm action against establishments that broadcast matches illegally....
The Spanish Consumer Protection Law (LCD) classifies false advertising into various legal categories.In this entry, we will focus on deceptive acts and address the nature and details of misleading omissions in another blog post....
It is important to highlight the fundamental role of the control authorities in this regard, since their functions include promoting this issue and raising public awareness....
Regulators aim to ensure that online transactions comply with consumer protection standards, prevent money laundering, and ensure fair competition throughout the European Union....
This is the beginning of Artificial Intelligence ceasing to be an unregulated technology, which will lead to the creation of a regulatory framework....
Digital markets transcend borders, leading to an urgent need to harmonize regulations and reduce regulatory burdens for companies operating in the single market. ...
X, has updated its privacy policy to collect, store and manage biometric information, as well as the employment details and academic history of its users. The changes in the new policy, seek support for user...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most influential technologies in recent years. Its growth and development has been particularly notable, leading to a global debate on how to regulate and oversee this technology...
Technological developments are becoming faster and faster, and citizens often wonder what the data protection implications are in this respect. The use of video surveillance cameras in different environments is not without different considerations....
With ChatGPT or Bard being the most widely used, these chatbots not only offer quick answers to our questions, but can also perform increasingly complex tasks, providing significant savings in time spent on daily tasks....
According to Spanish law, parents or legal guardians can be held civilly liable for unlawful acts or damage caused by their minor children under certain circumstances....
A recent resolution of the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has agreed with a user who, after being refused by a parking lot to access the recorded images showing his vehicle on the premises, filed...
Unlike traditional advertising, which is subject to strict regulations, influencer advertising can be less obvious and is not always identified as such....
Advertising stands as a potent force in the contemporary world, capable of influencing our decisions and shaping our perceptions. However, ethical and legal boundaries are at times inadvertently crossed....
The regulation of crypto-asset services has become a topic of increasing interest and concern within the EU. In response to this need, the MiCA Regulation (Markets in Crypto-Assets) has been established to define the requirements...
Reputation is an essential aspect for any company and/or trademark. Companies invest heavily in caring for their reputation, as this has an impact on the proper functioning of the brand....
This is why getting the right legal advice in protection date area, among others, can be key to being able to face the legal challenges that any entrepreneur will face when launching their business in...
The development of AI in favour of streamlining internal processes, efficiency and productivity is the order of the day, but it is crucial to comply with data protection regulations to ensure this advancement does not...
This DPIA makes it possible to determine the implications that a processing operation may have on the rights and freedoms of data subjects where such processing is likely to give rise to a high risk....
Biometric data is a useful tool to proceed to the identification of persons, however, it is necessary to carry out an assessment and implement the adequate measures to comply with privacy regulations in relation to...
For those seeking to pay 0% tax on company registered as an LLC and to optimise international business operations and minimise tax liability, it is essential to understand international taxation. One of the ways to optimise tax...
The AEPD and AESIA will be in charge of supervising the commercialisation and implementation of technology involving Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Spain. Read the article to find out more about the AI Regulation. ...
With the approval on 10 July of the Data Privacy Framework (DPF), it seems that the European Union and the United States have found common ground in facilitating the flow of personal data between the...
Dropshipping is a method of shipping and delivering orders whereby the online shop or ecommerce in question does not store the orders. Read our article to know how to dropship legally. ...
The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has fined Pelayo Mutua de Seguros y Reaseguros a Prima Fija with a fine of 70,000 euros for the transfer of a client's personal data to a third part...
These measures seek to protect the rights of cancer patients and promote greater equity in access to financial services and insurance, allowing individuals to overcome past challenges and plan for their future without their medical...
The draft of the new PSD is legislative proposal that seeks to update and strengthen the existing regulation, adapting it to technological advances and new market challenges. Its implementation would have a significant impact both...
Until recently, when we placed an order, if no one was at the agreed address to pick it up at the time of delivery, it was usually handed over to a neighbour so that the...
Photoshop and advertising, unlawful advertising practise? In this regard, deceptive advertising has been a contentious issue in various fields. One of its most debated manifestations is the use of Photoshop and other editing tools to...
In today's article, we will analyze from a purely legal perspective the implications of tokenizing a real estate asset and whether this is legally possible. ...
In Spain, the applicable legislation establishes a series of limits and prohibitions when registering a trademark. All of them could be divided into absolute prohibitions and relative prohibitions. Let's find out more about them....
The clear opposition between the criteria adopted by the different competent authorities in data protection, not only poses a problem from the perspective of legal certainty but also affects the fundamental right to data protection...
This regulation aims to protect the rights of Users not to be subjected to constant telephone bombardment for advertising purposes and to encourage companies to ensure that such calls are made in an appropriate manner...
Literary works are explicitly reflected in Article 1 of Royal Legislative Decree 1/1996, of April 12. It establishes literary works as the triggering factor for intellectual property rights for their author. ...
There are many occasions in which companies hide behind data protection to avoid providing certain information. Last May, the Supreme Court definitively settled the debate on this practice by ruling on an appeal in cassation...
The case between Katy Perry and Katie Perry underscores the importance of trademark and trade name protection in the entertainment industry. The judgment in favor of Katie Perry highlights the need for a distinctive and...
Until now, the so-called Whitepaper was not mandatory for all existing cryptoassets. However, with the entry into force of MiCA, this landscape changes, becoming necessary for all tokens covered by the regulatory framework of MiCA....
The Augmented Reality glasses from Apple represents an exciting advancement in human interaction with the digital environment as well as the glasses represent legal challenges. ...
The objective of the Digital Services Law is to modernize the e-commerce directive with regard to illegal content, disinformation and advertising, as well as to create a safer digital space. ...
The legal basis for the development of the Digital Markets Act is Article 114 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) which guarantees the functioning of the single market, as well...
The basic devices that are part of any drone are mainly a GPS and a camera. Some drones may also have thermodynamic cameras, night vision camera, WIFI/Bluetooth, etc. As a result of the technologies contained in...
Recently, a factory located in Alicante has been fined for using facial recognition without the consent of its employees. This has generated a debate about the legality and limits of this technology in the workplace....
We do not know how Bad Bunny's legal dispute will end, but it seems necessary to stress the importance of being well advised on related rights in the world of intellectual property....
The Regulation, once adopted, will apply in the EU, it will inevitably have consequences outside the EU, and it remains to be seen whether it will influence the practices and regulations of third countries....
This innovative instrument aims to provide guarantees to investors and consumers when interacting with crypto assets, attempting to establish a legal framework that aligns with the digital era and the practical reality of the population....
We need to provide contractual mechanisms that regulate its creation, including the corresponding allocation of intellectual property rights, its exploitation by third parties, its improvements, the provision of maintenance services, and so on....
Let's imagine for a moment Mr. Kapoor (fictitious name, but real case), an Indian engineer specialized in refrigeration systems design. After two years of studying in Spain (where he completed a master's degree), he returned...
In this article, we will explore the key aspects of the NIS2 Directive, focusing on security measures, the innovations it presents, and its implementation in Spain....
The right to erasure about cancer is of great importance in our society, since it implies that those people who have suffered and overcome cancer have the right not to be discriminated against in this...
The digital footprint refers to the information that is generated through the use of digital devices and services, such as social networks, web browsers, emails or web applications, among others. ...
Italy proceeded to temporarily ban the tool, considering that it carries out data processing contrary to the European Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), in breach of Articles 5, 6, 8, 13 and 25. ...
In this article we will analyze both the right to rectify personal data free of charge and the obligations of transport companies, among other issues....
Recital 27 of the General Data Protection Regulation (hereinafter, "GDPR"), expressly states that said Regulation shall not apply to the protection of personal data of deceased persons. However, the Organic Law 3/2018, of December 5,...
Crowdfunding platforms are platforms that support collective financing, that is, through the contribution of small amounts of money by a large number of people....
When it comes to a topic as complex as intellectual property in the art world, the starting point must necessarily be to define the nature of the works protected in this sector....
Since the first digital ad was published in 1995, the digital advertising market, as a consequence of the accelerating globalisation and consolidation of the internet, has undergone significant and regular transformations....
In Spain, Law 17/2001 of 7 December, on Trademarks, regulates both registered trademarks and domain names. ...
In recent years, reviews have become an essential factor in consumers' decision-making on e-commerce platforms. Before buying a product or contracting a service, many people consult the opinions of other users, as if they were...
Last month, the jury of New York Federal Court ordered Rothschild to pay an estimated 133,000 USD in damages to Hermès, as they found the artist liable on three counts: infringement, trademark dilution and cybersquatting....
