Facial recognition in supermarkets: it has its advantages, but there are also disadvantages and privacy risks. The Dutch privacy supervisor sent a formal warning to a Dutch supermarket because of its use of facial recognition. When are you allowed to apply facial recognition, and is it out of sight for supermarkets? I Chu Chao, IT…
Facial recognition in supermarkets: it has advantages, but there are also disadvantages and privacy risks. The Dutch privacy supervisor sent a formal warning to a Dutch supermarket because of its use of facial recognition. When are you allowed to apply facial recognition, and is it out of sight for supermarkets? IT lawyer I Chu Chao…
Why are musicians not yet paid for their music through Blockchain? Recently, a student from the International Music Management program interviewed me about the possibilities for the use of Blockchain technology in the music industry. The main question is: What are the main (legal) obstacles for the application of Blockchain in the music industry? Data…
Can lawyers actually write? Weird question, because they are proficient in language. Complicated memos and pleading notes, ok, but what about clear texts? Ms. I Chu Chao, an independent lawyer who has her own law firm, Chao Legal, succeeds excellently in this, even in two languages (Dutch and English). Ms. Chao writes inspiringly about her…
More bankruptcies expected due to coronavirus Every week, dozens of companies in the Netherlands go bankrupt. The number of bankruptcies is expected to rise significantly in the aftermath of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The question whether personal data may be transferred to third parties after a bankruptcy, has become increasingly relevant. The question arises: Is…
Five tips to start as an independent lawyer. My first year as an independent lawyer just flew by. It was a special year with many highlights, many great clients, assignments and the icing on the cake: a nomination for the best independent lawyer of the year in the Netherlands (Dutch Independent Legal Award)! Are you…
40 kids, one lawyer I have given many lectures in the past 12 years, in front of management boards and on stage for large crowds. And I can tell you that a group of 40 kids, aged 8-12 years, is definitely one of the ‘toughest’ crowds you can have as a speaker. But if you…
There is a new trade secrets law Since October 2018, we have a new law in the Netherlands about the Protection of Trade Secrets (in Dutch: Wet bescherming bedrijfsgeheimen; WBB), which is based on the European Trade Secrets Directive. This new law did not receive the public attention it deserves, due to the ‘hype’ surrounding…
Restricting online sales is risky business The European Commission fined fashion company Guess €40 million. The reason for this large fine was because Guess had forbidden its retailers to advertise online, and to sell Guess products online to consumers in other EU countries. This kind of online sales blocking is called “geo-blocking”, and it allowed…
Your cookie consent or your life! When consent is no longer freely given Consider for a moment how many websites you visit every day. There is a good chance that you will bump into a ‘cookie wall’. To be clear: with a ‘cookie wall’, I mean a full screen that blocks your access to the…