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The Romanian draft law on 5G technology under strong criticism from both public authorities and private stakeholders

Alina Popescu

The Draft law on the adoption of certain measures concerning informatic and communications infrastructures of national interest and the conditions for deployment of 5G networks (the “5G Draft Law”)[1] initiated by the former Ministry of Transportation, Infrastructure and Communications (“MTIC”)[2]… Read moreThe Romanian draft law on 5G technology under strong criticism from both public authorities and private stakeholders

Recognizing copyright protection of fictional characters in Romania

Flavia Ștefura

1. Introduction Before the advent of cinematography, fictional characters were portrayed in literature and the traditional visual arts, such as painting and sculpture. Fictional characters range from the generic to the individualized. The more individualized a fictional character, the easily… Read moreRecognizing copyright protection of fictional characters in Romania

New regulation for the authorization of credit institutions – amendments approval and notification

Daniel Alexie

1. Introduction In follow-up to our summary regarding the preliminary evaluation for the banks’ authorisation, as detailed in Regulation no. 12/2020 on the authorization of credit institutions and amendments pertaining to the same (“Regulation 12/2020”), and our summary regarding the… Read moreNew regulation for the authorization of credit institutions – amendments approval and notification

European Union’s new Cybersecurity Strategy

Flavia Ștefura

1. Background Cybersecurity is at the forefront of the European Union (“EU”)’s efforts to build a resilient, green and digital Europe. In this respect, on December 16, 2020, the European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign… Read moreEuropean Union’s new Cybersecurity Strategy

New regulation for the authorization of credit institutions – banks’ authorization procedure

Daniel Alexie

1. Introduction In follow-up to our summary regarding the preliminary evaluation for the banks’ authorisation, as detailed in Regulation no. 12/2020 on the authorization of credit institutions and amendments pertaining to the same (“Regulation 12/2020”), we will shortly review below… Read moreNew regulation for the authorization of credit institutions – banks’ authorization procedure

Updates of The Romanian Criminal Procedure Law – The procedural safeguard of children

Ioana Ivașcu

1. Background Given the importance of human rights in general and children rights in particular, the European Union (the “EU”) has considered that the international treaties do not offer an adequate level of protection of minors during criminal trials, and… Read moreUpdates of The Romanian Criminal Procedure Law – The procedural safeguard of children

New regulation for the authorization of credit institutions – preliminary requirements for authorization

Daniel Alexie

1. Introduction Regulation no. 12 of December 18, 2020 on the authorization of credit institutions and amendments pertaining to the same (the “Regulation 12/2020”) issued by the National Bank of Romania (the “NBR”) was published in the Official Gazette no…. Read moreNew regulation for the authorization of credit institutions – preliminary requirements for authorization

Romania: Copyright perspective – Legal nature of video games

Flavia Ștefura

1. Introduction Video games are a form of modern art and certainly number among the most recent forms of creative arts[1]. The major difference between video games and traditional art is the active, rather than passive, participation of the recipient… Read moreRomania: Copyright perspective – Legal nature of video games

Loading NIS Directive 2.0 for higher cybersecurity protection

Alina Popescu

1. Introduction In the last years, cybersecurity has become one of the European Commission’s critical priorities. Given that the landscape of threats has significantly expanded, it comes as no surprise that the Commission has proposed a revised version (the “Proposal”)… Read moreLoading NIS Directive 2.0 for higher cybersecurity protection