1. Introduction In the last years, cybersecurity has become one of the European Commission’s critical priorities. Given that the landscape of threats has significantly expanded, it comes as no surprise that the Commission has proposed a revised version (the “Proposal”)… Read moreLoading NIS Directive 2.0 for higher cybersecurity protection

1. Background The last few months have been marked by the challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic which made obviously the need for digitalization and led the competent authorities to adopt several measures in this regard. In this context, the… Read moreThe use of electronic signature in the fields of construction, architecture and urbanism

1. General context Since the Mining Law no. 85/2003 (“Mining Law”) entered into force on March 27, 2003, the economic and social environment in Romania has undergone a major evolution, marked by the increase of investments, especially with the accession… Read moreDigging for modernisation – Mining Law

1. Introduction Law no. 296 of December 21, 2020 for the amendment and completion of Law no. 227/2015 regarding the Fiscal Code (the “Law no. 296/2020”) brought a series of beneficial changes to the business environment, applicable starting with January… Read moreOverview on the new amendments to the Romanian Fiscal Code

1. Introduction Using the digital environment for work related activities entails risks that are enhanced by the continuous digitisation of the society. Such risks include an increase in the number of cyberattacks that can lead to security breaches, including personal… Read moreHow to keep your data safe in the new digital employment environment

1. Introduction Though not more than two years have passed since the Directive on security of network and information systems[1] (“NIS Directive”) had to be transposed by the Member States into their national legislation, the European Commission (the “Commission”) has… Read moreThe review of the NIS Directive – what to expect

1. Background On October 30, 2020, the European Commission sent a reasoned opinion[1] regarding Romania’s failure to notify the national measures allowing for the identification of operators, the number of operators of essential services and the thresholds used in the… Read moreRomania is enacting the secondary legislation pertaining to cybersecurity in an effort to avoid european sanctions

1. Overview of licensing regulatory activity The second part of the year 2020 was marked by a very intense regulatory activity carried out by the Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority (“ANRE”), aiming to implement in the secondary legislation the provisions of… Read moreNew licensing rules for activities in the energy field

The Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority (“ANRE”) issued a new procedure applicable for the settlement by ANRE of the complaints filed by the existing or future final clients of electricity and gas, as well as by the existing and future grid… Read moreNew disputes resolution rules in the energy sector

1. Background As a part of European Union (”EU”), Romania regularly updates its legislation to reflect the direction provided by the European legal framework. One field of primary importance which is ever-changing is that of cross-border organized crime. Given the… Read moreUpdates of the Romanian Criminal Law in accordance with relevant EU Law Provisions