{"id":1358,"date":"2024-12-17T14:35:35","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T12:35:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgklegal.gr\/?p=1358"},"modified":"2024-12-17T14:45:09","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T12:45:09","slug":"database-protection-presentation-at-the-european-university-cyprus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgklegal.gr\/en\/database-protection-presentation-at-the-european-university-cyprus\/","title":{"rendered":"Database Protection: Presentation at the European University Cyprus"},"content":{"rendered":"

Database Protection:<\/strong> Stergios Konstantinou attended the event organized by the European University Cyprus in Nicosia, held as part of the event \u201cLegal Tools for Information Protection\u201d<\/em> honoring the 10-year anniversary of the journal \u201cENTHA.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Mr. Konstantinou’s presentation focused on legislative developments in the field of database protection. Specifically:<\/p>\n

Key Topics of the Presentation<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Importance of Databases:<\/strong>
    \nDatabases are a critical component of the modern digital ecosystem, enabling the storage, management, and analysis of large volumes of data. The rise of cloud computing<\/strong> and big data<\/strong> has further highlighted their significance.<\/li>\n
  2. EU Directive 96\/9\/EC:<\/strong>
    \nThis Directive establishes a harmonized legal framework for the protection of databases in the EU, providing dual protection<\/strong>:<\/p>\n
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    • Copyright Protection:<\/strong> Covers the original selection or arrangement of the database contents.<\/li>\n
    • Sui Generis Right:<\/strong> Protects the substantial investment made in obtaining, verifying, or presenting the contents of the database.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Integration into Hellenic Legislation:<\/strong>
      \nDirective 96\/9\/EC was integrated into Hellenic law through Law 2819\/2000<\/strong>, amending Law 2121\/1993<\/strong> on intellectual property, introducing provisions for database protection.<\/li>\n
    • Jurisprudence:<\/strong>
      \nThe presentation analyzed key judicial decisions that have shaped database protection, including:<\/p>\n
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      • Ryanair Ltd v. PR Aviation BV (C-30\/14):<\/strong> The CJEU ruled that if a database is not protected by copyright or the sui generis right, the creator’s terms of use can contractually restrict third-party use.<\/li>\n
      • Freistaat Bayern v. Verlag Esterbauer GmbH (C-490\/14):<\/strong> The CJEU clarified that sui generis protection does not extend to data lacking substantial investment.<\/li>\n
      • CV-Online Latvia v. Melons (C-762\/19):<\/strong> The CJEU determined that copying and indexing a substantial part of a database by a search engine may constitute \u201cextraction\u201d and \u201cre-utilization\u201d if it harms the database creator\u2019s investment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Recent Developments:<\/strong>
        \nThe presentation referenced recent updates, such as Directive (EU) 2019\/1024<\/strong> on open data and the reuse of public sector information, which amended Directive 96\/9\/EC to promote open data access and reuse.<\/li>\n
      • Challenges and Future Trends:<\/strong>
        \nDiscussed challenges arising from artificial intelligence (AI)<\/strong> and big data<\/strong>, emphasizing the need for legislative adaptation to technological advancements and the demands of the digital age.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Our Legal Services in Database Protection<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Our law firm offers specialized legal services in the field of information and database protection<\/strong>, focusing on modern technological and regulatory developments. Specifically, we provide:<\/p>\n

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        1. Compliance Advisory for Directive 96\/9\/EC and GDPR<\/strong><\/li>\n
        2. Legal Support in Database Protection Disputes<\/strong><\/li>\n
        3. Contractual Protection and Licensing Agreements<\/strong><\/li>\n
        4. Data Security and Technological Solutions<\/strong><\/li>\n
        5. Consulting on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Expertise and Professionalism<\/strong><\/h3>\n

          With years of experience and in-depth knowledge of EU and national legal frameworks, our firm supports businesses and individuals in managing and protecting their databases, ensuring full compliance and safeguarding investments.<\/p>\n

          For more information or legal support, please contact us.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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