Towards sustainable choices: navigating the EU’s green transition strategies Sustainability is a crucial asset for modern businesses, with 56% of European consumers being influenced by environmental factors to varying degrees when purchasing goods and services[1]. However, despite the emphasis on ecological considerations, misleading advertising remains a persistent concern for European consumers. This deceptive practice, known […]
Article published with INPLP. Contrary to some persisting beliefs that the AI Act and GDPR are inherently incompatible, GDPR may in fact be interpreted in a way that concords with the purposes of the AI Act. Processing personal data through an artificial intelligence (AI) system’s algorithm triggers the application of GDPR. I systems are designed […]
Exhaustion of Rights: “Be Original[1]” but Refrain from “Reworked” Our Products. Consumers are becoming increasingly environmentally conscious and focused on sustainability, especially within the fashion industry, which accounts for nearly 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions[2]. The secondary market for fashion and luxury goods currently represents 3 to 5 percent of overall fashion sales, […]
En vacances, vous vous sentez plutôt : a) Hyperconnecté ? b) Déconnecté ? c) Sans avis ? La loi du 28 juin 2023 portant modification du Code du travail et introduisant un dispositif relatif au droit à la déconnexion a été adoptée et son entrée en vigueur en date du 4 juillet 2023 coïncide avec les premiers départs en […]
Ventes en ligne ou directement en magasin, avec recours ou non à de la publicité, l’arrivée des soldes se doit d’être synonyme de réductions et bonnes affaires. Cette année les soldes d’été se dérouleront du samedi 24 juin 2023 au samedi 22 juillet 2023 inclus. Voici donc l’occasion de vérifier votre conformité aux règles applicables […]
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) celebrates its fifth anniversary, marking a significant milestone in data privacy. Over the past five years, GDPR has played a pivotal role in reshaping the landscape of data protection, empowering individuals and fostering a culture of trust. Organizations have prioritized data privacy, resulting in enhanced user rights, transparency, and […]
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These new standard contractual clauses (the “SCCs”) have been eagerly awaited by practitioners in the sector to replace the previous ones i.e. the “old SCCs” that were adopted in 2001, 2004 and 2010 respectively, which were based on the now repealed Directive 95/46/EC. Here are some clarifications on what you need to know about the […]