As the recent pandemic showed, the modern world fully relies on the good functioning of the electronic communication sector. Communication plays an important part these days for individuals, businesses, public authorities, and the implementation of 5G technology will create the premises for enhancing the way society uses and benefits from the electronic communication sector. However, […]

Legal challenges in implementing the 5G EU toolbox and potential damaging effects on electronic communication providers and consumers. In trying to protect European and national values and security, there is a high risk that both Europe and Member States end up (i) breaching fundamental principles and values that are at the core of the European […]

Recently, a decision following a dispute resolution between an electronic communication provider and an electricity distribution provider was issued in Romania. This is a premiere and its origins sit with the provisions of the Directive 2014/61/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on measures to reduce the cost of deploying high-speed electronic communications […]

In short, the Directive aims at achieving a high common standard of network and information security across Member States, in the context of the ever increasing importance of networks and information systems to European economies. The article was published initially in International Bar Association’s Technology Law Committee Publication.

Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down measures concerning open internet access and amending Directive 2002/22/EC on universal service and users’ rights relating to electronic communications networks and services and Regulation (EU) No 531/2012 on roaming on public mobile communications networks within the Union (“Net Neutrality Regulation”) has as […]

The way technology is used has changed significantly in the past decade and continues to change at a rapid pace, disrupting the way people interact both within the private and the public sector. Advances in technology make possible achieving efficiencies by streamlining processes, open markets for new products and services, and help communities reach social […]

In the context of the growing popularity of electronic currency and the rapid development of the market based on this payment instrument, the European Union (“EU”) has become increasingly concerned with facilitating the emergence of new, innovative and secure electronic money services, ensuring access to market companies and encourage effective competition between all market participants.

Our experts have exclusively contributed to The Legal 500’s reputed Technology, Media & Telecom Guide, published by The In-House Lawyer. This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of technology laws and regulations applicable in Romania.

In Romania, technology is regulated under many different laws. As such, technology companies are to observe several different sets of legislation. Activities in all subsectors are regulated by a mix of dedicated legislation (e.g. telecommunications legislation, online platforms legislation, software copyright legislation etc.) and legislation that is not specific only to them (e.g. consumerprotection, manufacturer’s […]