Due to the COVID-19 situation, several modes of operations had to be adjusted to ensure business continuity. Companies had to resort to temporary measures to continue with their operations. These exceptional circumstances raise many questions amongst the employers and their employees. For this reason, we, at DWP Dr Werner and Partner have compiled some FAQs...
Introduction COVID-19 (the coronavirus) continues to impact the global and local community, all the staff of Dr Werner and Partner have been monitoring the situation of the COVID-19 and implementing different measures to make sure that we are all staying safe. As a Company, the main goal is to protect your own people and to...
Surveys need to adhere to the GDPR? Hint — Just like any lawyer would tell you… it depends. However, if personal data is being collected, handled and/or processed, then GDPR needs to be adhered to. If you are conducting a survey whereby personal data is involved, then GDPR applies. However, it does not affect all...
“There is a need to balance legal obligations with sensible practicalities, in a scenario which we haven’t really seen before.” COVID-19: better known as the coronavirus has been the latest concern of many people around the world. We would not delve into the medical impact, the symptoms or the ‘cure’ to such virus, but rather...
As you may now, Brexit is no longer a speculation. However, there were no immediate changes, or at least not yet. The transition is still in process; however, many European Countries are showing that the preservation of status quo is of their utmost importance, including Malta.
Personal Data is not just a Name and a Surname. The GDPR’s definition of personal data is very broad and includes any information which directly or indirectly identifies a living individual. Your name and surname would identify you as a person, BUT what if you have a common name?
The use of blockchain technology is still new to our digital age, however it is important to view such usage from a GDPR Perspective. The GDPR mainly focuses on the Protection Data and highlights the importance of compliance with the requirements set out in the Regulation. Despite the incompatibilities, the GDPR and Blockchain Technology can co-exist.
Chapter 3 of the VFA Rulebook applies to VFA Service Providers who are seeking to obtain their license within the VFA sphere as per the laws and regulations of Malta. The MFSA issued a circular addressed to VFA Service Providers in support of innovation of the sector adapting a more principles-based approach. The new amendments shall be...
Introduction Let’s start off by pointing out that the term Security Token Offering — STO is an umbrella term and attempting to decipher this term can at times be all-but impossible. STOs give you ownership or part thereof of an asset or of a company. So, what is inherently different when it comes to STOs?...
Introduction As many of you may know, a “Classic” bank is the usual financial services provider which offers a whole spectrum of financial services, including but not limited to Branch Services, ATMs, Internet Banking, the Issuing of VISAs and Cheque Books, amongst others. The current situation with such banks is that they seem like they...
