Information Technology
We specialise in helping our clients with the procurement, management and implementation of IT solutions.
As digitisation continues to transform businesses across all industries, it has become increasingly important to have access to lawyers that understands the intricacies of information technology (IT) and digital solutions.
Our experience team is skilled in preparing all types of IT contracts, including those related to outsourcing and the use of cloud services. In addition to contract preparation, we offer support throughout the procurement process, negotiations, and execution. Should issues arise during implementation, our team is available to help navigate any necessary changes.
We have extensive experience in investigating and ensuring compliance with legal requirements that are important for the development, operation and use of digital solutions. Our team has assisted in the preparation and revision of the SSA (Norwegian Standard Contract for IT Procurement), which is increasingly used by private enterprises. We are well-equipped to adapt these contracts for various purposes and have a proven track record of successful implementation.
We understand that the rules on the processing of personal data and privacy protection are particularly relevant in connection with the conclusion of IT contracts and the implementation of IT projects. Read more about our privacy practice here
Expertise
Our services include, but are not limited to:
- Design and negotiation of technology-related agreements, including agreements on development/adaptation, operation and management of IT solutions.
- Agreements on outsourcing and use of cloud services.
- License agreements, research and development agreements and other collaboration agreements.
- Consulting on compliance with privacy policy and other legal requirements in connection with the procurement, development and use of IT solutions.
- Advice related to information security, including assistance with the formulation of requirements for proportionate information security and solutions for authentication (electronic ID), identity management, electronic signatures and the use of encryption.
- Assessment of legal requirements for solutions for e-commerce and other electronic interaction and the formulation of user terms and privacy statements.
- Assistance in connection with transactions together with our M&A team, with a focus on securing, protecting, and evaluating technological solutions.
Data Protection and GDPR
Our data protection team is well-versed in regulations and committed to ensuring that our clients are fully compliant.
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3 – Digital Markets Act: Mer rettferdige digitale markeder
EUs nye forordning om åpne og rettferdige markeder i den digitale sektoren, Digital Markets Act ("DMA"), har trådt i kraft i EU. I dag er det et fåtall store plattformer globalt som i stor grad påvirker rammeverket for innovasjon, forbrukervalg og konkurranse i digitale markeder. Enkelte særlig store plattformer fungerer som såkalte portvoktere ("gatekeepers"). Gjennom å fastlegge plikter og forbud for slike portvoktere, søker de nye reglene å sikre rettferdig konkurranse i digitale markeder og å gi brukere større valgfrihet. DMA gir også EU-kommisjonen hjemmel for å ilegge sanksjoner som er sterkt påvirket av de sanksjonene EU har på konkurranserettsområdet.
2 – Digital Services Act: Et tryggere digitalt rom
EUs nye forordning Digital Services Act søker å skape et tryggere digitalt rom for innbyggere og virksomheter. Forordningen skal legge til rette for en større grad av demokratisk kontroll og tilsyn av internettbaserte plattformer (online plattformer), og redusere risikoen for manipulasjon, feilinformasjon og ulovlig innhold.
New Guidelines and Recommendations on Data Protection at the Workplace
The Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Nw.: Datatilsynet) has recently published both updated guidelines on employees' whistleblowing and an interesting study on monitoring and control of employees' digital activities (both available only in Norwegian). Both these new initiatives relate to data protection at the workplace, and are relevant to all businesses.
