Lawyer Peter Weiler
We provide expert advice on all data protection issues. Our lawyer is experienced in GDPR and TTDSG, making him your reliable partner from start to finish in any project - whether software development, the introduction of new processes and programs or cooperation with unsafe third countries.
Do you have questions regarding warnings for data protection violations or defending against such warnings? We can help you both to submit a request for information and to receive a warning letter.
Privacy refers to the practices, measures and laws designed to ensure the protection of personal data. Personal data is information that relates to an identified or identifiable natural person.
Personal data is information that relates to a specific person or can be assigned to a person. This includes, among other things, name, signature, date of birth and address data. Photos that show a person are also personal data. The same applies to files that can be assigned to a person in the overall context. There are also special categories, including health data, religion or sexual orientation, which enjoy special protection due to their sensitivity.
The personal reference only applies to people, not to legal entities such as limited liability companies or associations. However, the data of the representatives of a legal entity, such as their name, are personal data and are therefore subject to the GDPR.
The term "processing" covers every action involving personal data - from collection, storage and use to disclosure and erasure. This term is therefore very broadly defined.
The rules of the GDPR do not apply to the handling of personal data that is subject to the so-called household privilege. So if you use data for purely private or family purposes, for example if you run a family WhatsApp group, the GDPR does not apply to you.
Yes, you may continue to use these services and operate Facebook fan pages or Instagram accounts, for example. Although the Schrems II decision overturned the Privacy Shield, if you successfully weigh up your interests and have a data transfer impact assessment (TIA) and have concluded standard contractual clauses (SCC), you may also transfer data to unsafe third countries such as the USA. However, for a legally sound decision, each individual case must be considered on its own merits.
The internet provides you with many free checklists and templates. These can be helpful if you already know exactly what you are looking for and need. However, experience has shown that there is often a lack of overview of where personal data is processed in the first place. In addition, there are new court rulings such as the Schrems II decision, which are constantly changing the requirements. Every company and every process is different and should therefore be assessed individually according to the respective needs.
No matter where the shoe pinches, with our lawyer at your side, you will receive a customized all-round solution that suits you and the requirements of the GDPR and leaves no gaps.
Lawyer Peter Weiler is your contact person for data protection in our law firm. Mr. Weiler is a certified data protection officer. Mr. Weiler supports you in the context of data protection issues.
