IT / Privacy

Our range of advisory services includes inter alia:

IT contract law

• legal advice, contract drafting and legal project management of national and international IT projects, esp. IT outsourcing, offshoring, nearshoring, shared service centers, cloud computing as well as in public procurement matters for IT services
• legally compliant design of websites/online activities, e.g. privacy statement, e-recruiting, internet shops, online gambling, online games, online marketing, email advertising, newsletters, social media
• legal transaction services, esp. IT and data protection due diligence
  

IT security

• legal advice and assistance in the implementation of legal regulations and standards for IT security
  

Telecommunications law

• legal advice and assistance in the implementation of legal and regulatory requirements, esp. notice and procedures for network operation and telecommunications services as well as telecommunications and media contracts
  

Data protection law

• legal advice regarding the implementation of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – “Get ready for May 2018”
• legal management and legal structuring of Big Data/Data Analytics projects
• advice and support regarding national and international data transfers, i.e. in particular preparation of the required documentation, incl. data processing agreements, EU model clauses, binding corporate rules, informed consent, regulatory approvals
• advice regarding ensuring the operational data protection, i.e. storage/deletion obligations, staff training, counseling of data protection officer, setting up whistleblowing systems, employee participation, works council negotiations, conduct of business rules/policies as well as operational data protection concepts

Deloitte Legal advises companies on all legal issues that arise in connection with information technology, telecommunications and data protection, particularly in contract drafting and management, and in terms of regulatory requirements.

In the area of IT and data protection Deloitte Legal combines professional expertise and experience with global resources to the ability to provide cross-border legal advice. In addition, the Deloitte consulting portfolio allows the access to interdisciplinary knowledge and resources. Deloitte Legal clients from industry and the public sector appreciate this highly efficient "one-stop service”, because today’s issues often involve legal as well as technical questions and require an interdisciplinary approach. Therefore, Deloitte Legal IT/Privacy Attorneys have a high degree of comprehension on technical issues and provide pragmatic approaches even for innovative topics.