Marlink Cybersecurity Event: Legal Challenges of Cybersecurity – UR E26
On May 22nd, 2025, our Managing Partner, Stergios Konstantinou, was honored to participate as a speaker at the Marlink Cybersecurity Event, held at the One&Only Aesthesis in Athens. The event gathered leading professionals from the maritime and technology sectors to explore the critical issue of cybersecurity in shipping, a topic of growing importance in both […]
GDPR: Proposed exceptions fo Small Mid-Cap Enterprises (SMCs)
The European Commission has published a legislative proposal (COM(2025) 501 final) to amend the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by extending certain simplification measures and derogations currently available to SMEs, to a broader category of businesses known as Small Mid-Cap Enterprises (SMCs). This targeted proposal marks a significant development in the European data protection landscape, […]
European Accessibility Act (EAA): Fines up to €100,000 for Non-Compliant Websites
June 28, 2025 marks a critical milestone for Greek businesses offering products or services to the public via websites. On this date, Part B of Law 4994/2022 enters into full force, incorporating Directive (EU) 2019/882 (European Accessibility Act) into national legislation. This new obligation brings documented compliance requirements as well as significant penalties for non-compliant […]
Blockchain & Personal Data: EDPB Guidelines under Public Consultation
On 8 April 2025, the European Data Protection Board (hereinafter “EDPB”) published Guidelines 02/2025 on the processing of personal data through blockchain technologies, which have been submitted for public consultation until 9 June 2025. The Guidelines acknowledge that the very nature of blockchains entails inherent risks for the rights and freedoms of natural persons, considering […]
European Vulnerability Database (EUVD): ENISA’s Strategic Tool for NIS2 Compliance
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has officially launched the European Vulnerability Database (EUVD) — a centralised digital platform designed to streamline the reporting, dissemination, and mitigation of cybersecurity vulnerabilities across the EU. This initiative directly supports the implementation of the NIS2 Directive, aiming to enhance Europe’s collective cyber resilience through harmonised vulnerability disclosure […]
Cybersecurity: What do you need to know about the JMD 1689/2025
Pursuant to Joint Ministerial Decision 1689/2025 (Government Gazette B’ 2186), the National Cybersecurity Requirements Framework is now in effect for “essential” and “important” entities under Law 5160/2024, which transposes the NIS2 Directive into Greek legislation. This Ministerial Decision introduces mandatory cybersecurity obligations for public and private sector organizations that provide critical services or operate in […]
Apple and Meta in the European Commission’s crosshairs: A comment on the implementation of the DMA in practice
Article published at NB Daily (in Greek) The First Fines Imposed by the European Commission under the New Digital Markets Act (DMA) On April 23, 2025, the European Commission issued two decisions imposing monetary fines of €500 million on Apple and €200 million on Meta, following compliance investigations under Regulation (EU) 2022/1925 (Digital Markets Act […]
What Happened at the HOU and EETAA — and What You Should Do If Affected
Article in Lawspot.gr Cyber-attacks involving ransomware are among the most serious threats to the digital security of organizations, businesses, and individuals today. The recent incidents affecting the Hellenic Open University (HOU) and the Hellenic Agency for Local Development and Local Government (EETAA) highlight the severity of the issue, as they impacted thousands of individuals including […]
Extension of the Submission Deadline – Law 5160/2024 (NIS2 Directive)
NIS2 – Extension of the Submission Deadline – Law 5160/2024 According to a decision by the National Cybersecurity Authority, the deadline for the submission of the required information by entities falling under the scope of Law 5160/2024, which transposes the NIS2 Directive, is extended until Friday, May 30, 2025. Which Entities Are Affected by the […]
AI and IP: Participation on the panel of Beyond Expo 2025
On April 5th, 2025, our Managing Partner, Stergios Konstantinou, participated in a highly topical and insightful panel discussion on Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property, using the Studio Ghibli case as a reference point. As generative AI tools become increasingly sophisticated, new legal and ethical challenges arise—especially when these tools reproduce artistic styles developed by creators […]