On 15 April 2021, the Authority for the protection of personal data issued three particularly interesting measures concerning an episode of a personal data breach involving a doctor, an AUSL (local health authority), and an association of surgeons. The case concerned a doctor working at the AUSL in question, who had projected during a medical […]
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Video Surveillance in the Workplace between Workers’ Privacy and Protection of Company Assets
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May
May
In its recent judgment no. 3255/2021, the Court of Cassation, Criminal Section III, ruled on whether or not the offense referred to in Article 4 of Law no. 300/1970 (the so-called “Workers’ Statute”) can be committed if an audiovisual system is installed in the workplace without prior agreement with trade union representatives or without the […]
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May
May
The trend of unlawful data processing by well-known telecommunications operators for unsolicited promotional activities through telephone contact continues. The Italian Data Protection Authority (after this also referred to as “the Authority”) started investigations following numerous reports received from various interested parties, who complained of being contacted with insistence for promotional purposes by or on behalf […]
Giovanna Aucone, partner at PG Legal and head of the firm’s insurance team, and Domenico Rinaldi, the firm’s tax advisor, will reply to questions of the insurance operators at the tax and legal webinar organized by PG Legal in collaboration with Association des compagnies d’assurances et de réassurances. On this occasion, Giovanna Aucone will speak […]
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Data Protection in Corporate Communication: the Use of Electronic Devices and Instant Messaging in Smart Work
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Apr
Apr
One of the effects of the current epidemiological emergency is undoubtedly a rapid increase in the use of technology in daily activities and, in particular, in professional activities. The need to pursue smart working activities has led to increased use of electronic devices and communication tools different from those provided by the company to which […]
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Apr
Apr
The recent spread of “Non-Fungible Tokens” (“NFTs”) in the luxury business (fashion, art, music, cinema, yachting, etc.) is rapidly changing the perspective of distribution and retail, leading to a new concept of art and luxury, disconnected from the dimensions of time and space of the physical world. According to a report by Morgan Stanley dated […]
We are pleased to announce that Leaders League, a media and rating agency for top executives at the international level, has ranked PG Legal as an “excellent” team in Italy’s Best Law Firms for Insurance Litigation 2021.
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EVER GIVEN – Il blocco del Canale di Suez e del traffico marittimo internazionale di merci. Le conseguenze, i danni per l’intera economia marittima e per i destinatari dei carichi presenti a bordo. Dichiarazione di “AVARIA GENERALE”
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Apr
Apr
La nave cargo “EVER GIVEN”della società di navigazione taiwanese EVERGREEN CORP. è una portacontainer di grandi dimensioni , lunga 400mt e larga 50mt, costruita nel 2018 (quindi nuova) capace di trasportare circa 20.000teu e che il 23 marzo 2021,durante la navigazione nel Canale di Suez, si incagliava a causa – pare – di avverse condimeteo […]
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SUBJECTIVE FIGURES OF DATA PROCESSING: SANCTION OF THE AUTHORITY TO THE LAZIO REGION FOR FAILURE TO APPOINT A MANAGER
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Mar
Mar
By order no. 9 of 14 January 2021, the Authority for protection personal data imposed a fine of €75,000.00 on the Lazio Region for failing to appoint a company in charge of a call centre service as a data processor. The activity at issue concerned the processing of users’ data through the portal “Salute Lazio,” […]
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Dec
Dec
The Italian Data Protection Authority, with provision no. 255 of 26 November 2020, has resolved to launch the public consultation procedure relating to the “Guidelines on the use of cookies and other tracking tools“. The relevant notice was published in the Official Journal of the Italian Republic on 11 December 2020 and will expire thirty […]