Category Archives: Legal information

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French IT Liability Case: A Landmark in IT Accountability

The Context of the French IT Liability Case The Rennes French Court of Appeal examined case RG n° 23/04627 involving S.A.S. [L] INDUSTRIE, a manufacturing company, and its IT provider, S.A.S. MISMO. Following a ransomware attack in 2020 that paralyzed [L] INDUSTRIE’s operations, the company alleged that MISMO had failed in its contractual obligations to […]

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ANSSI Cryptography Authorization: Complete Declaration Guide

Complete Guide: Declaration and Application for Authorization for Cryptographic Means In France, the import, export, supply, and transfer of cryptographic products are strictly regulated by Decree n°2007-663 of 2 May 2007. This decree sets the rules to ensure that operations comply with national and European standards. At the same time, EU Regulation 2021/821 imposes additional controls […]

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End-to-End Messaging Encryption Regulation – A European Issue

Regulation of Secure Communication in the EU The European Union is considering measures to regulate secure messaging practices. This technology ensures that only the sender and recipient can read the messages. However, some EU member states are questioning its impact on law enforcement capabilities Control of Secure Messaging and Fragmentation If the EU adopts these […]

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EU Sanctions Cryptocurrency Regulation: A Comprehensive Overview

EU Sanctions Cryptocurrency Regulation: A Comprehensive Overview The EU is stepping up its regulatory game to combat economic sanction evasion, focusing sharply on the cryptocurrency sector. This move aims to unify sanction application practices across member states and enhance digital financial transaction traceability. New EU Sanctions Cryptocurrency: A Global Context Amid rising geopolitical tensions, the […]

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Encrypted messaging: ECHR says no to states that want to spy on them

Encrypted messaging: ECHR says no to states that want to spy on them The historic judgment of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) elevates encrypted messaging to the rank of guardian of privacy and freedom of expression. But this also poses security and public order problems. On February 13, 2024, she spoke out in […]

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The American Intelligence: How It Works

The American Intelligence: How It Works, Its Limits and Consequences The American intelligence is one of the most powerful and influential in the world. It has a vast network of agencies, resources, and allies that enable it to collect, analyze, and act on information of strategic interest. However, the American intelligence also faces challenges and […]

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Unitary patent system: why some EU countries are not on board

Why some EU countries are not on board What is the unitary patent? The unitary patent is a new scheme that allows inventors and innovative companies to protect their inventions in 17 EU member states by filing a single request to the European Patent Office (EPO) 1. It is an alternative option to the classical European […]