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ICLG Cybersecurity 2024 Guide: Cybersecurity Laws and Regulations in Germany

November 16, 2023

Germany
Germany
Germany

For those trying to navigate the fast changing cybersecurity laws and regulations in Germany, our chapter in the latest ICLG Cybersecurity 2024 guide is for you. Alexander Niethammer, David Rieks, Stefan Saerbeck and Isabella Norbu discuss the common cybersecurity issues facing businesses today including:

  • cybercrime
  • cybersecurity laws
  • preventing cyberattacks
  • specific sectors
  • corporate governance
  • litigation
  • insurance 
  • investigatory and police powers

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alexanderniethammer@eversheds-sutherland.com

Dr. Alexander Niethammer, LL.M. (UConn)

Managing Partner

Munich, Germany

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Stefan Saerbeck

Partner

Munich, Germany

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Isabella Norbu

Senior Associate

Munich, Germany

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