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New guidelines to the e-Privacy Directive

Publication date: December 5, 2023

What is e-Privacy Directive?

The Directive, commonly known as e-Privacy, refers to Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2002 concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector (Directive on privacy and electronic communications). It is a European legal act with a broad scope of privacy issues. Its purpose is to ensure the protection of data originating from electronic communications and the privacy of users, in other words, of terminal equipment (computers, telephones, tablets). According to Article 1 of the e-Privacy Directive „This Directive provides for the harmonisation of the national provisions required to ensure an equivalent level of protection of fundamental rights and freedoms, and in particular the right to privacy and confidentiality, with respect to the processing of personal data in the electronic communication sector and to ensure the free movement of such data and of electronic communication equipment and services in the Community”. In addition, according to Article 3 of the e-Privacy Directive, „This Directive shall apply to the processing of personal data in connection with the provision of publicly available electronic communications services in public communications networks in the Community, including public communications networks supporting data collection and identification devices”.

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KG Legal has joined the Netherlands – Polish Chamber of Commerce

KG Legal has joined the Netherlands – Polish Chamber of Commerce. The main goal of the latter is to help businesses of all sizes to grow and prosper in Poland. The Chamber offers their 200 members exposure in Polish business community, a strong networking base and opportunities for professional development. Due to multiple events organised by the Chamber and aimed at marketing, business development and networking, the Dutch companies and businesses find their way in doing business in Poland. KG Legal is proud to be a part of this process and due to our extensive experience in cross border cases, we will aim to contribute to the benefit of the Chamber’s members.

http://nlchamber.com.pl/member/kg-legal-kieltyka-gladkowski-professional-partnership-attorney-law-firm/

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KG Legal participated in workshops “Avoiding the Courts – a short introduction to negotiating/mediating your way to success”

On 22nd September 2017 the associate of KG LEGAL had a chance to take part in amazing workshops “Avoiding the Courts- a short introduction to negotiating/mediating your way to success” organized by Scientific Group of Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods TBSP at the Jagiellonian University, led by Janie Clement-Walker, barrister in the United Kingdom, lecturer at the University of Kent.

The workshops’ purpose was to show, that negotiation can be an effective method of dispute resolution, even better that a regular court litigation. The main features have been discussed (such as reduced costs, reduced length of the dispute process, theory of win-win). The participants had also an opportunity to use their knowledge in practise and try to carry out the negotiations experientially.

The meeting was a great chance to look at our legal activity from the international point of view, we are looking forward to further events.

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KG Legal invited to the Conference devoted to plundering of the works of art in Poland in the 20th century

KG Legal was invited to the Conference organized by Kraków Society of Friends of Fine Arts and Polish Academy of Arts and Sciences devoted to plundering of the works of art in Poland in the 20th century.

The partners of KG Legal received an invitation to 4th Estreicher Conference organized on 29 September, 2017 by the Society of Friends of Fine Arts in Cracow and the Polish Academy of Arts and Sciences.

The Conference is devoted to the topic of plundering of the works of art in Poland in the 20th century. The subject of the event is a part of KG Legal specialization in the field of rendering legal advice for the international art market based on the Polish law.

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KG Legal lawyers’ article in the first issue of the Market and Art Magazine

An article written by KG Legal lawyers in the first issue of the Market and Art Magazine. The main motto of the quarterly is the expertise of a work of art. Eminent specialists have spoken about it, including Irena Bal (art historian) and Teresa Maria Pabis (specialist).
KG Legal lawyers wrote an article on the expertise of a work of art in legal proceedings, discussing its meaning and giving examples from case law. You can find the article on the website http://rynekisztuka.pl/2017/09/20/pierwszy-numer-magazynu-risz-juz-dostepny/ 

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Polish Patent Office Symposium – From start to scale up. Business perspective.

Participants of the second expert panel were Marek Borzestowski from Giza Polish Venture and Michał Latacz, Innovation Activator, NOA, Mimesis Tech.

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KG Legal initiates debt enforcement procedures, acting on behalf of a Swedish creditor against the Polish entrepreneur

KG Legal initiates debt enforcement procedures, acting on behalf of a Swedish creditor against the Polish entrepreneur, based on the EU Regulation 1215/12.

KG Legal, as a Polish law firm specializing in cross border cases, advises international Clients how to effectively enforce the judgments of foreign courts in Poland.

KG Legal represents Clients in all stages of enforcement proceedings in Poland.

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KG Legal represents the Austrian Bank in a cross border case related to debt enforcement in Poland

KG Legal initiates a lawsuit on behalf of the Austrian Bank based on the EU regulations in respect of the enforcement of cross border claims.

As a Polish law firm specializing in cross border cases, KG Legal uses the available EU legal mechanisms aimed at an effective debt enforcement in Poland.

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KG Legal on OpenLivingLab Days

KG Legal participated in OpenLivingLab Days event hosted in Krakow, Poland from 29 August to 1 September 2017. The four-day event was hosted by ENoLL member Krakow Technology Park – one of the key actors in co-creating and implementing the Regional Innovation Strategy and promoting smart specialization and user-driven innovation approaches in the region. The event included interactive sessions, workshops, discussion panels with excursions and off-site visits with the aim of giving the participants a wider insight about models, theories and technologies related to Living Labs.

The strategic partners of the OpenLivingLab Days 2017 conference are the Cracow City Hall and the Marshal’s Office of the Małopolska Region.

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A Polish well-recognized magazine „Market and Art” has published the article written by KG Legal Poland

A Polish well-recognized magazine „Market and Art” has published the article written by KG Legal Poland, presenting the issue of art market in Poland, investing in Polish art, legal issues related with buying and selling Polish art as well as tax issues connected with international trade in fine arts.

The article is based on the cases handled by KG Legal, a Polish cross border law firm providing legal assistance to such entities as the members of CINOA. 

 

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