DICL Practice Group – Newsletter 4

The 25 May 2022 marks the fourth anniversary of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into force. In this newsletter, the Pangea DICL team reflects on key trends across 10 of jurisdictions (Poland, Ireland, Switzerland, Italy, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Austria, Belgium, Germany and Croatia) in particular looking ahead to issues that are coming into focus (cookies, cloud services, video surveillance and services of facial recognition, etc.).

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DICL Practice Group Meeting, Bielefeld, Germany

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Bielefeld, 27 November 2026

The Pangea Net Data, Information and Cyber Law (DICL) Practice Group will meet in Bielefeld on 27 November 2026, hosted by BRANDI.

Colleagues from across the network are invited to come together for a day of exchange and discussion, with opportunities to strengthen connections in an informal setting.

The programme will begin at BRANDI’s offices, including lunch, followed by a guided tour of the Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum in Paderborn. The day will conclude with dinner and a visit to the Christmas market.

Event Details

Date: Friday, 27 November 2026
Location: Bielefeld, Germany
Host: BRANDI
Meeting venue: Adenauerplatz 1, 33602 Bielefeld

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We look forward to welcoming you to Bielefeld!

Commercial Practice Group Meeting, Milan, Italy

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Milan, 22–23 October 2026

The Pangea Net Commercial Practice Group will meet in Milan on 22–23 October 2026, hosted by Portolano Cavallo.

The programme combines professional discussions with opportunities to spend time together and explore Milan. Sessions will cover recent developments relating to Article 102, negotiation strategies and contract templates, and challenging clauses in cross-border IT services agreements. Speakers include Manuel Kellerbauer of the European Commission, Matteo Capponi of DocPlanner and Chiara Turco of NTT DATA. Some panel titles remain subject to confirmation.

The meeting will begin on Thursday afternoon with a guided city walk, followed by a welcome dinner at Da Berti restaurant. Friday’s professional sessions will take place at Portolano Cavallo’s offices, with lunch at Flowrestaurant.

Event Details

Date: Thursday 22 – Friday 23 October 2026
Location: Milan, Italy
Host: Portolano Cavallo
Meeting venue: Portolano Cavallo, Piazza Borromeo 12

Accommodation

Accommodation is available at UNA Hotels Cusani Milano, Via Cusani 13. A block of 25 rooms has been reserved.

Please book via the dedicated booking link: Portolano Cavallo Event – New booking.

The rate is €309 per night for single occupancy or €339 for double occupancy, including breakfast and VAT. A tourist tax of €10 per person per night applies separately. Additional nights or special requests can be arranged directly with the hotel.

We look forward to welcoming you to Milan!

Pangea@IBA Meet & Greet

Past events

Copenhagen, 6 October 2026

Pangea Net is bringing its network together in Copenhagen during the IBA Annual Conference 2026.

Join fellow Pangea members, colleagues and friends of the network for an informal Pangea@IBA Meet & Greet at Ølhaven. An opportunity to step away from the busy conference programme, catch up with familiar faces and make new connections in a relaxed setting.

Expect great conversations, craft beer from Danish microbreweries and delicious pizza – because some of the best connections are made outside the meeting room.

Whether you are attending the IBA Annual Conference or simply happen to be in Copenhagen, we would be delighted to welcome you.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, 6 October 2026
Time: 16:00–18:00
Location: Ølhaven
Refshalevej 169A
1432 Copenhagen K, Denmark

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