Tobias Rothkegel
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New data protection “class action” threat in Germany
What is a data protection officer and do I need one? Now EU data protection reforms are almost finalised, it is clear that many UK organisations will have to appoint data protection officers. Based on the German experience, where DPOs have been compulsory for years, Tobias Rothkegel of Osborne Clarke Hamburg reports.
Frankfurt Higher Court considers Deuter Sport’s controls over distributors
Deuter Sport GmbH sought to stop its distributors selling Deuter products on online marketplaces such as Amazon and, unless Deuter consented in each case, on price comparison platforms. Were these controls sustainable under EU competition law? Tobias Rothkegel reports.
