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19.08.2026

Share Deal in a consulting firm: data valuation, information security and ISO 27001

In consulting firms, a large share of enterprise value lies in methodologies, project experience, client knowledge and reusable information assets. These intangible assets are often stored in cloud platforms, knowledge bases, project tools and AI applications. Whether this becomes scalable know-how or a costly legacy burden depends on integrated data due diligence covering data protection, information security, ISO 27001, rights review and data governance.

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21.07.2026

Microsoft 365 & data protection: identify risks, implement measures and work in compliance with the GDPR

Whether Microsoft 365 can be used in compliance with data protection law cannot be answered with a blanket yes or no. What matters is the specific way in which it is used in the respective company. The situation has improved since 2022, but parts of the criticism previously raised by supervisory authorities remain. We explain the actual risks, the current position of the authorities and the measures that matter now.

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08.07.2026

Do the new LEGO Smart Bricks have to comply with the Cyber Resilience Act?

LEGO is currently attracting a lot of attention: its new Smart Bricks combine classic building bricks with digital technology. But what at first glance looks like fun raises an interesting regulatory question on closer inspection: do the Smart Bricks fall within the scope of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)?

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