Employee data processing in international organisations is often organised through centralised HR functions or shared service centres. However, the data protection framework becomes far less clear when such structures operate outside traditional group or holding models and instead follow matrix-style organisational setups. This is particularly common in the non-profit sector, where HR functions may be centralised across several legally independent entities.

MYLE partner Patrick Lipták explores with Christian Aretz grey areas under the GDPR, including questions of applicable legal bases, allocation of responsibilities, and the practical implications of cross-entity HR data processing. Further read (in German, paywall): PinG – Privacy in Germany.

Our partner Valerie Schneider will be speaking at the FFD Data Protection Days 2026 on the topic: “Demonstrating Consent in Digital Marketing – Double Opt-In, Cookie Banners, and Current Developments”.

Her presentation will focus on the legal and practical requirements for demonstrating valid consent in digital marketing. In particular, it will address current developments relating to double opt-in procedures, the design of cookie banners, and the requirements arising from recent case law and regulatory practice.

The event brings together data protection experts, in-house counsel, marketing professionals and data protection officers to discuss current questions relating to the practical application of the GDPR and digital regulation.

MYLE is pleased to contribute to the discussion with practical insights from advising data-driven business models.

More information and registration: https://datenschutztage.de

MYLE partner Anna Cardillo will speak at the Data Protection Conference 2026 hosted by TÜV NORD Akademie.

On 19–20 March 2026, the data protection community will gather in Hamburg to discuss current developments in a compact and practice-oriented format. MYLE will share insights on: “Accountability Obligations and Liability Risks for Controllers in Data Processing Agreements: EDPB Guidance and Case Law.” As always, with the focus on practical implications! Here on the concrete practical consequences for organisations acting as controllers.

The conference is aimed at data protection officers, decision-makers from IT security, HR and legal departments, as well as executive management seeking to shape data protection strategy in a legally compliant and forward-looking manner.

Learn more and register here: https://www.tuev-nord.de/de/weiterbildung/seminare/datenschutz-fachtagung

Our partners Valerie and Johanna will be speaking at the 13th Hamburg Data Protection Days on the topic “Anonymisation and the GDPR: Developments in Case Law, Regulatory Practice and Legislation – Implications for the Data Act and Practice.” Their presentation will address the current legal classification of anonymised and pseudonymised data and examine the practical implications for data-driven business models and regulatory interfaces. The conference will also cover key aspects of GDPR practice, international data transfers, and new European regulatory frameworks such as the AI Act, the Data Act, DORA and NIS-2.
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We’re delighted to share that our partner Anna Cardillo has been recognized by the F.A.Z. Institute as one of Germany’s Top Business Lawyers 2026. This prestigious award is based on a multi-stage selection process that takes into account recommendations from peers, client feedback, and assessments by in-house counsel. The study “Top Lawyers & Business Law Firms 2026” highlights legal excellence and showcases which firms and lawyers earn the strongest trust and recognition from clients. With her extensive experience in IT law, Anna advises companies on complex projects and strategic decisions. At MYLE, especially in times of digital transformation and the growing influence of artificial intelligence across industries, we remain focused on what matters most: personal, trusted, and tailored legal advice. This recognition once again affirms our commitment to combining legal excellence with a clear focus on the needs of our clients. Read the full article here.

We haven’t even been on the market for a year, and we’re already celebrating our first award: According to the latest Ranking of the German weekly business magazine WirtschaftsWoche, MYLE has been named a “Top Law Firm 2025” in Data Protection Law! We’re especially proud that our partner, Anna Cardillo, has also been personally recognized as a “Top Lawyer 2025” in this field. What a fantastic acknowledgment of her dedication, expertise, and passionate work in data protection law! A huge thank-you to everyone who voted for us and to our clients for their trust. Awards like this motivate us to continue pursuing pragmatic, well-thought-out, and future-oriented solutions every single day. Click here for the WirtschaftsWoche article.

As part of the German Lawyers’ Conference (Deutscher Anwaltstag), MYLE participats in a panel discussion addressing the question: “Is the partnership track still attractive?”

Our partner Valerie Schneider contributes the perspective of modern business law firms. The discussion explores changes in legal career models, evolving expectations among younger generations of lawyers, and how law firms can create structures that combine entrepreneurial work with personal development.

Valerie explaines how MYLE seeks to rethink traditional law firm structures, with a clear focus on collaboration, entrepreneurial responsibility and long-term perspectives for new generations of lawyers.

The exchange will show: the future of the legal profession will not only be shaped by legal expertise, but also by innovative organizational structures and new working models.

MYLE attends the Web Summit 2025 in Lisbon, one of the world’s largest conferences for technology, innovation and digitalization.

At the German Park, our partner Valerie Schneider participates in a panel discussion on the topic “Media in Times of Deepfakes”. The discussion focused on how media companies, platforms and technology providers can address the challenges posed by AI-generated content.

In addition to technological developments, the panel also discusses regulatory questions, including the role of European regulation, possible liability models, and practical approaches to dealing with disinformation and manipulated content.

MYLE will use the opportunity to exchange views with companies and innovators from the tech and media sectors on current developments at the intersection of technology, media and regulation.

The new EU data law is highly complex: Six directly applicable regulations and numerous other legal acts create a convoluted network of data regulatory requirements and compliance obligations. Our partner, Johanna Kirschnick, contributed her expertise to the chapters on “Sanctions” and “International Data Transfers.” This new practical handbook provides clarity and offers understandable explanations. Use this work as a valuable resource for practical solutions in European data law. For more information and the opportunity to pre-order, please visit the Nomos Shop (for handbook in GER, available as of July 2025) or the Nomos Shop (for handbook in EN, available as of December 2025).

11-13 September 2024 in Düsseldorf | Hybrid

This year, the class reunion of the German data protection community will once again take place in Düsseldorf. From 11-13 September 2024, the data protection scene will meet at the annual conference on data protection topics organized by the dfv media group. We will also be there. Together with Christian Aretz, our partner Anna will kick things off with the presentation “Security? Nowhere to be found! How data processors fail to provide evidence”.

16-18 Oktober 2024 in Stuttgart

This year’s motto: Regulatory tsunami: Staying on top of things with security. The BvD Autumn Conference & Authorities Day is a meeting place for professional exchange on the currently burning issues of data protection in the public and non-public sector. Our partner Anna is a speaker with the presentation “Admissibility of logging: A look at data protection in IT”.

5-7 November 2024 in Munich | Hybrid

WEKA’s IDACON is taking place for the 24th time. Our partner Anna will be there as a speaker and will highlight the topic “Data Protection Impact Assessment: Experiences, Challenges and Solutions”.

7-8 November 2024 in Berlin | Hybrid

With the International Business Law Day, the International Business Law Working Group of the German Bar Association offers an overview of current cross-border legal issues in business law. Our partner Valerie will be on site as a speaker with a field report: “Whistleblowing-Speak-up-Culture-Experience Report”.

20 September 2024 in Cologne | Hybrid

The Autumn Seminar on Copyright and Media Law of the Cologne Lawyer e.V. will take place again in 2024. As usual, the event is distinguished by high-profile speakers and interesting topics. Valerie will be present as a speaker on the topic of data protection challenges in the use of AI.

14 November 2024 in Liechtenstein

The Private University in the Principality of Liechtenstein is organising the 6th training seminar on the GDPR on 14 November 2024 in cooperation with the Data Protection Association in Liechtenstein, the BvD in Germany, the Privacy Officers in Austria and the Data Protection Authority in Liechtenstein, among others. Anna will be speaking on the topic “In the dilemma: Data Protection Officers between claim and reality”.