Temu vs European Commission: Platform under Scrutiny for DSA Breach
1. Introduction On 28 July 2025, the European Commission issued a preliminary finding regarding a breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) by the online platform Temu, and specifically of Article 34 DSA concerning the obligation to assess systemic risks. In particular, the investigation focused on the sale of non-compliant products within the European Union, […]
When the Kiss-Cam becomes a legal issue: Stergios Konstantinou on Athens 9.84
When a Kiss-Cam Becomes a Legal Issue: Privacy in the Public Sphere A seemingly innocent moment during a Coldplay concert sparked global attention — not only across social media, but also in legal circles. The projection of a private interaction through a stadium “Kiss-Cam” reignited an important debate: where does public exposure end and personal […]
Kiss-Cam, Coldplay, the & GDPR?
When Public Moments Raise Legal Questions About Privacy A recent incident during a Coldplay concert in the U.S. has sparked international discussion. Two senior executives were captured in an intimate moment by the stadium’s “Kiss-Cam,” which was broadcast live and quickly went viral on social media. This seemingly light-hearted episode triggered complex legal questions:Where does […]
Interview on AMNA Radio: What should individuals and businesses know before installing CCTV systems?
Installing surveillance cameras is a common measure for enhancing security and preventing unlawful acts. However, when and how can such installations be considered lawful and GDPR-compliant? In a recent radio interview on AMNA Radio 106.9 FM, Stergios Konstantinou joined Sotiris Kyriakidis to discuss the legal obligations and practical considerations for those installing CCTV systems in: 🏠 […]
The Legal and Strategic Challenges of AI in the Hellenic Market: Article in Lawyer Magazine
We are pleased to announce that Stergios Konstantinou, has contributed to the May–June 2025 issue of Lawyer magazine with an article entitled: “AI in the Greek Market: From Excitement to Legal Realism – The Need for Strategic Compliance” The article explores the legal and operational risks that emerge from the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence tools […]
Digital Fairness and Consumer Protection: Rethinking EU Consumer Law in the Digital Era
The rapid digitisation of consumer markets and the proliferation of data-driven services have challenged the effectiveness of the existing EU consumer protection framework. In response, the European Commission conducted an in-depth Fitness Check on three core Directives of EU consumer law, assessing their relevance, effectiveness, and coherence in the digital environment. 1. The Legal Instruments […]
Video Surveillance & GDPR: What You Need to Know
Stergios Konstantinou, Head of the Law Office “Stergios Konstantinou & Associates – SGK Legal”, was interviewed by journalist Stamatis Zararos on One Channel, offering key insights into what every individual, business, or public authority needs to know about the use of video surveillance systems and the legal framework that governs them. Installing video surveillance systems […]
Κάμερες σε οικόπεδα: Σχολιασμός της απόφασης 21/2025 στον ΣΚΑΪ
Ο Στέργιος Κωνσταντίνου φιλοξενήθηκε στην εκπομπή “Live You”, του ΣΚΑΪ, με την κα. Μαρία Αναστασοπούλου και τον κ. Άρη Πορτοσάλτε στο πλαίσιο σχολιασμού της απόφασης, όπου ανέλυσαν τη νομική και πρακτική διάσταση της απόφασης 21/2025 της Αρχής Προστασίας Δεδομένων Προσωπικού Χαρακτήρα, καθώς και το τι πρέπει να γνωρίζουν οι πολίτες και οι επαγγελματίες για την […]
Massive Data Breach: How should businesses and consumers react?
In June 2025, cybersecurity researchers uncovered one of the largest credential leaks in history: over 16 billion usernames and passwords from major platforms, including Apple, Google, Facebook, Telegram, and government portals, have been found circulating online. Contrary to what many believe, this massive breach was not due to direct attacks on those companies’ servers, but […]
EU Guidelines Clarify Pseudonymisation: What Organizations Need to Know About This Critical Data Protection Tool
The European Data Protection Board has released comprehensive new guidelines that provide a detailed and structured framework for implementing pseudonymisation under the GDPR. These Guidelines 01/2025 offer essential clarity for organizations seeking to balance data utility with privacy protection in an increasingly regulated landscape, while recent court developments signal important shifts in how pseudonymised data […]