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Digitalization & Innovation

Digitalization & Innovation

Digital projects are transforming products, processes, and responsibilities. We support companies in implementing AI systems, cloud and automation solutions, as well as new digital business and platform models. In doing so, we assess legal and regulatory requirements early on and help integrate data protection, governance, contracts, and compliance directly into the project structure.

AI Systems and AI Governance
Cloud, Platform, and Automation Projects
Privacy by Design and Vendor Reviews
Challenges

Typical Challenges

Legal Uncertainty Surrounding New Technologies

When it comes to new technologies, the legal landscape often evolves faster than established internal processes. Companies must simultaneously take into account data protection, contract law, regulation, intellectual property, and governance. We help identify the relevant legal issues early on and prioritize them based on risk.

AI Without Clear Governance

When employees or departments implement AI systems on their own, there is often a lack of guidelines regarding permissible uses, data, responsibilities, and quality assurance. We help develop a governance model that enables innovation while managing legal risks.

Cloud and Third-Party Providers

Cloud and SaaS solutions entail technical and legal dependencies. Data locations, subcontractors, security measures, access rights, and exit scenarios must be reviewed and appropriately addressed in contracts.

Data Protection Only at the End of the Project

If data protection issues are not addressed until shortly before go-live, changes are often costly and difficult to implement. With Data Protection by Design, data minimization, transparency, data erasure strategies, and the allocation of roles can be integrated into the architecture and processes from the outset.

Understanding Technology Before We Assess It Legally

Digital projects can only be meaningfully assessed from a legal perspective if the underlying processes, systems, and data flows are understood. We therefore familiarize ourselves with the specific technical and organizational operations before evaluating legal requirements and risks.

Incorporate into the project early on

Legal issues should not be addressed only shortly before launch. We help ensure that data protection, contracts, governance, and regulatory requirements are incorporated right from the conception, procurement, and development phases. This helps avoid subsequent adjustments and unnecessary project delays.

Coordinating Multiple Areas of Law from a Single Perspective

AI, cloud, and platform projects often involve data protection, contract law, governance, intellectual property, and regulatory requirements all at the same time. We examine these intersections holistically and help avoid conflicting or isolated individual solutions.

A risk-based approach rather than a maximalist one

Not every theoretical legal risk warrants the same level of effort. We classify risks based on probability, impact, and the specific business model, and identify which measures are necessary, advisable, or optional.

Direct collaboration with Product, IT, and Management

Digital projects are interdisciplinary. That is why we work not only with legal and compliance departments, but also directly with product managers, IT, information security, and management, translating legal requirements into concrete project decisions.

Enable innovation rather than hinder it

Our goal is not to unnecessarily complicate new technologies by adding additional processes. We develop legally sound solutions that enable companies to use digital products and technologies responsibly while managing their key risks.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Digitalization & Innovation