Personal Data Breach: 5 Practical Tips Before (or If) an Incident Occurs
A personal data breach can result not only in legal consequences but also in reputational and organizational consequences. It is important for companies not only to respond appropriately to an incident that has already occurred, but also to prepare in advance for potential data breaches. In this article, we discuss five practical step
Illegal Employment in the Construction Sector: When Does a Certificate of Self-Employment Not Protect Against Liability?
The construction sector is characterized by flexibility—various models of cooperation are widely used here, including service contracts with self-employed individuals. At first glance, this practice seems reasonable and lawful to companies: the Construction Law of the Republic of Lithuania permits the conclusion of civil contracts w
How much does your colleague earn? The era of secret salaries in Lithuania is coming to an end
How much does your coworker at the next desk earn? In Lithuania, this question is still often considered impolite, and salary figures are a closely guarded secret. However, the situation is about to change dramatically. The European Union has adopted the Transparent Pay Directive (Directive 2023/970), which will lay all the cards on t
Driving License Suspension Under the Code of Administrative Offenses: Time Limits and How to Shorten Them
The revocation of a driver’s license is one of the most severe consequences faced by drivers who violate traffic laws. Work, family obligations, and daily mobility—all of these depend on having a driver’s license. Therefore, the question of whether it’s possible to shorten this period or avoid it altogether is one of the most
Financial Fraud and Unauthorized Payments. When Is a Bank Required to Reimburse Funds?
Financial fraud and unauthorized payment transactions are becoming an increasingly common problem. Customers encounter situations where funds are transferred from their accounts without their knowledge, or where they themselves, deceived by fraudsters, authorize a payment transaction. In such cases, an important question arises: when
Legal Bases for the Processing of Personal Data Under the GDPR: 6 Bases and Practical Examples
The processing of personal data must be based on at least one of the legal grounds set forth in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). An organization cannot process personal data simply because it needs it—the legal basis for such processing must be established before processing begins.In practice, selecting the appropriate