Sanctions for Non-Compliance with the Personal Data Protection Law
During March, two sanctions for gross non-compliance with the DPA were imposed by the Access to Public Information Agency (DPA Control Authority).
Internal management of Corporations in case of new social isolation measures
Facing a possible scenario of renewal of stricter isolation measures, it is important to take into account the new horizons that 2020´s social isolation rules (known in Argentina as “ASPO”, after the acronym of “Social, Preventive and Mandatory Isolation”) left us to continue with the internal affairs of Corporations.
Gabriela Szlak and Lucia Suyai Mendiberri write about the Personal Data Protection Bill in One Trust – Data Guidance
The article summarizes the most relevant aspects of the Bill and its impact in case it is approved. It also compares the Bill with the current Personal Data Protection Law.
New developments in the presentation of Financial Statements of Simplified Corporations
The General Inspection of Justice has resolved that as from March 20, 2021, Simplified Corporations must submit their financial statements virtually, through the TAD Platform.
Federal One-Stop Shop for Consumer Complaints
The Federal One-Stop Shop is a national channel for receiving consumer complaints from all over the country and their subsequent referral to the provincial system.
Shirly Galante has been appointed as member of INTA’s Emerging Issues Committee
The Emerging Issues Committee identifies and advocates INTA’s policy on important trends and emerging issues related to trademarks that are not covered by other “issue” committees.
Celia Lerman Directs the Diploma in Law, Technology and Business at Universidad Torcuato Di Tella
The Diploma consists of executive courses with a business and practical approach.
News from the Argentine Domain Registry (NIC Argentina)
On March 4, 2021, Resolution 8/2021 of the Legal and Technical Secretariat was published in the Official Gazette. This Resolution updated the fees for the services provided by NIC Argentina.
Simplified Corporations: change in the ground rules during 2020
Since the entry into force of the Entrepreneurial Capital Support Law (ECP Law) in 2017, Simplified Corporations (or “SAS”, after its acronym in Spanish) have become the mostly chosen corporate structure for innovating enterprises in Argentina, mainly due to its low regulation and reduced costs.
European Trademarks after Brexit
The Brexit transition ended on December 31st, 2020 and impacted directly on the scope of European Community trademarks, which are granted for the territory of the European Union (EU).