The Consent Paradox: How EU Regulations Enabled Corporate Data Harvesting
The European Union's cookie consent rules & guidelines, designed to protect user privacy,…
E-Money vs. Crypto: From Contractual Claim to Statutory Redemption Rights
Under EMD2, e-money holders possess contractual claims arising from account agreements. MiCAR introduces a fundamentally different architecture for e-money tokens: a legal right to reimbursement that exists by operation of law, regardless of whether the holder ever contracted with the issuer. This essay examines Case C-661/22 and Article 49 MiCAR to explain why this distinction matters.
Self-hosted wallets under EU Law: Compliance through Intermediation
The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation sets licensing rules for crypto-asset service providers, but it doesn't say what happens when these middlemen deal with self-hosted wallets. The Transfer of Funds Regulation, also known as Regulation 2023/1113, answers this question about information that goes along with transfers of money and some crypto-assets. This essay looks at how the TFR sets up a framework of stricter due diligence instead of a ban. For transactions over € 1.000, it requires CASPs to check wallet ownership and add blockchain monitoring capabilities. It follows the EBA's Travel Rule Guidelines, the person-to-person exclusion in Article 2(4), and the Commission's job in Article 37 to figure out if more restrictions are needed by June 2026. As self-hosted wallets turn into gated endpoints instead of alternative pathways, lawyers and compliance experts all over Europe need to know how this framework changes the line between regulated intermediation and self-custody.
Modernizing Marriage Dissolution: Consensual Divorce in Cyprus
This article examines the recent introduction of consensual divorce in Cyprus, a significant modernization of family law that allows couples to mutually agree on ending their marriage. Implemented in December 2022, this new provision streamlines the divorce process, potentially reducing emotional and financial stress. The article discusses the key features of consensual divorce, including the reduced waiting period and the emphasis on child welfare. It also explores the implications for legal practitioners and the broader impact on Cyprus's alignment with international family law trends.
Το Chat Control δεν πέθανε, απλώς ιδιωτικοποιήθηκε!
Στις 26 Νοέμβριου 2025, το Συμβούλιο της ΕΕ ενέκρινε διαπραγματευτική θέση για το Chat Control που τα ΜΜΕ παρουσίασαν ως «οπισθοχώρηση». Η πραγματικότητα είναι διαμετρικά διαφορετική: η «εθελοντική» σάρωση νομιμοποιεί μαζική επιτήρηση χωρίς δικαστική εντολή, εισάγει υποχρεωτική ταυτοποίηση ηλικίας που τερματίζει την ανώνυμη επικοινωνία, και απειλεί με ψηφιακό αποκλεισμό των εφήβων. Παρά την κατακραυγή 700+ επιστημόνων και την απόφαση Podchasov του ΕΔΑΔ που καταδικάζει τέτοιες πρακτικές, η ΕΕ επιμένει σε μια πρόταση που ο καθηγητής Matthew Green χαρακτήρισε «το πιο τρομακτικό πράγμα που έχω δει ποτέ»
Ενημερωμένη Συνεισφορά μου στο DataGuidance: Παραβιάσεις Δεδομένων στην Κύπρο – Εξελίξεις 2025.
Ενημερωμένη ανάλυση για την πλατφόρμα OneTrust DataGuidance σχετικά με τις παραβιάσεις δεδομένων στην Κύπρο το 2025. Εξετάζεται η σύγκλιση GDPR με NIS2 και DORA, η ειδική Κυπριακή εξαίρεση του Άρθρου 12 του Νόμου 125(I)/2018, και πέντε πρόσφατες αποφάσεις της Επιτρόπου Προστασίας Δεδομένων που διαμορφώνουν την πρακτική εφαρμογή του νομοθετικού πλαισίου.
Clients Cloud Portal for My Law Office
Meet the Clients Cloud Portal. Υour encrypted workspace for exchanging large files, court bundles, and evidence without email limits. Self-register, drag-and-drop uploads, and get notifications when new documents arrive. Permissions keep access restricted; an activity record preserves the audit trail. Built on HTTPS/TLS and consistent with legal-sector guidance on secure communications.
Cyprus Immigration 2025: The Complete Guide to Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
A practical, up-to-date guide to Cyprus immigration. We cover short-stay entry rules, national visas, residence permits (including the Single Permit/GEN), family reunification, students, investors and the EU Blue Card—plus core eligibility, documents, fees and processing times. Written for applicants, employers and advisors in 2025.
Οι Εκποιήσεις στην Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία: Διαδικασίες, Δικαιώματα και οι Εξελίξεις
Η εκποίηση υποθηκευμένων ακινήτων στην Κύπρο διέπεται από το Μέρος VIA του Ν. 9/1965. Το άρθρο αναλύει βήμα-βήμα τις ειδοποιήσεις, τα δικαιώματα δανειοληπτών, την εκτίμηση αξίας και τις πρόσφατες δικαστικές αποφάσεις, παρέχοντας πρακτική καθοδήγηση σε επαγγελματίες και οφειλέτες.
Do We Possess Our Cache Files?
The controversy over cache files in criminal law reveals a deeper challenge: should automated digital traces count as possession? From child exploitation to terrorism cases, courts struggle to balance strict liability with the principle that culpability requires knowledge and control.
DAC7 and the Digital Platform Economy: When Tax Transparency Meets Market Reality
The EU’s DAC7 Directive reshapes tax transparency in the platform economy. What began as targeted gig-economy oversight now extends to almost every digital marketplace transaction—rental, goods, and services alike. Platforms must collect, verify, and report seller data under complex OECD XML rules, facing cross-border inconsistencies and high compliance costs. The result: greater fiscal transparency, but also higher barriers for start-ups and unintended advantages for incumbents.