Personal Data Protection in Focus: Commentary on a Decision of the DPA on Employee Geolocation
This decision highlights critical issues regarding the use of geolocation systems (GPS) in corporate vehicles and the management of employees’ location data. 📌 Key Points of the Commentary: The analysis focuses on employers’ obligations, the importance of transparency, and the principle of data protection by design. At the same time, it sheds light on the […]
Access to Documents: Article at airetos.gr
Article by Stergios Konstantinou at airetos.gr, regarding the right to access to public documents. The full article is available in Greek –> https://www.airetos.gr/stergios-kwnstantinoy-sto-airetos-gr-prosbasi-sta-eggrafa-ti-isxye-kai-ti-allakse-me-tin-nea-xronia.aspx
Database Protection: Presentation at the European University Cyprus
Database Protection: Stergios Konstantinou attended the event organized by the European University Cyprus in Nicosia, held as part of the event “Legal Tools for Information Protection” honoring the 10-year anniversary of the journal “ENTHA.” Mr. Konstantinou’s presentation focused on legislative developments in the field of database protection. Specifically: Key Topics of the Presentation Importance of […]
Cyber Resilience Act: Who it affects and what Compliance challenges it brings?
On 10 December 2024, Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 (Cyber Resilience Act – CRA) came into force. In this context, it is useful to consider some helpful Q&A: 1. What does the CRA regulate? Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 (Cyber Resilience Act – CRA) applies to all Products with Digital Elements (PDEs) made available in the EU market. PDEs […]
NIS 2: Law 5160/2024 the Hellenic transposition of the Directive
On November 28, 2024, the Hellenic Law 5160/2024 was published, which transposes the Directive (EU) 2022/2555, widely known as NIS 2 1. What Does It Envision? Establishing measures for risk management, incident reporting obligations, and information sharing for cybersecurity. Ensuring effective supervision and enforcement of compliance with stringent penalties for non-compliance. 2. Who Does It Apply To? […]
Liability for defective products: New Directive – New Prospects
The Directive (EU) 2024/2853 has been adopted, modernizing the rules on liability for defective products and replacing Directive 85/374/EEC. The key points of Directive (EU) 2024/2853 are as follows: 1. Scope of Application The Directive covers all products, including software and digital manufacturing files (such as Artificial Intelligence models), that are placed on the market […]
Spam Communications: How do we protect ourselves?
If you are receiving promotional/”nuisance” phone calls from companies? Stergios Konstantinou, in the SKAI TV show “Live You” with Maria Anastasopoulou and Aris Portosalte, provides practical tips to protect you from unwanted calls and the effective management of your personal data. SGKLegal can provide services concerning compensation for SPAM calls.
AI Act: Greece Takes First Steps in Implementing the AI Act!
The Hellenic Ministry of Digital Governance has published the list of national authorities responsible for supervising or enforcing the respect of obligations under Union law protecting fundamental rights, including the right to non-discrimination, in relation to the use of high-risk AI systems. This marks Greece’s initial move towards a comprehensive national framework for responsible and […]
The DPO’s role in Practice – Σεμινάριο στη Νομική Βιλιοθήκη
Ο Στέργιος Κωνσταντίνου ήταν εισηγητής στο σεμινάριο, που διοργάνωσε η Νομική Βιβλιοθήκη, που έλαβε χώρα στις 14 και 16 Οκτωβρίου, με θέμα “Ο ρόλος του DPO στην πράξη”, Μέσα από τις παρουσιάσεις και τις συζητήσεις, αναλύσαμε τις πρακτικές προκλήσεις και τις ευκαιρίες που συναντούν καθημερινά οι Υπεύθυνοι Προστασίας Δεδομένων, ειδικά στην περίοδο που διανύουμε, έξι […]
Εκλογές Επιμελητηρίων: Μπορούν να χορηγηθούν στοιχεία μελών στους υποψηφίους;
Άρθρο του Στέργιου Κωνσταντίνου, στο Lawspot.gr Ενόψει των εκλογών σε όλα τα Επιμελητήρια της Ελλάδας, μέχρι το τέλος του έτους, ζήτημα γεννάται για το εάν και υπό ποιες προϋποθέσεις μπορούν να χορηγούνται τα δεδομένα των μελών στους υποψηφίους 1. Πεδίο Εφαρμογής Αρχικά, χρήσιμο είναι να διευκρινιστεί ότι το ενωσιακό και εθνικό ρυθμιστικό πλαίσιο περί προστασίας […]