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That was it: the first batch of competition Glossary videos! Did you miss a video? No worries, you can find the whole series on the Faros YouTube channel https://lnkd.in/eAdSF8Ua and the Faros website https://lnkd.in/epreVUFS.   A new series is ready and will be launched soon. Stay tuned!   #Faros #EuCompetitionLaw #DataProtection #Compliance #FarosGlossary #LegalPuppetTheatre

𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵-𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀! The leading Dutch-Belgian law review SEW has invited Frank Wijckmans to author a practice-oriented article on the new block exemption regulation for vertical agreements (distribution and industrial supply).   If you are interested in this easy-to-read and easy-to-apply compass on the new vertical regime, be sure to explore it here: https://lnkd.in/ee8m2E7f.   #Faros #CompetitionLaw #VBER #Verticals

𝗙𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘄: 𝙖 𝙝𝙤𝙩 𝙩𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙘.   🤝 In collaboration with VBO FEB, Faros is raising further awareness of competition law among federations and its members.   🎤 Last week, Faros hosted a seminar together with VBO FEB, where Karolien Francken, Emmelie Wijckmans, Annemie Van de Vliet, and Frank Wijckmans shared their insights on various competition law topics.   📖 Faros updated the brochure 'Federations and Competition Rules 2024: Fair Play Wins' / 'Les fédérations et les règles de concurrence 2024: le fair-play gagnant', outlining the key principles and points of attention for federations in the field of competition law.   Would you like a copy of the brochure? You can download the digital version from the VBO-FEB website (https://lnkd.in/ehtxppMd and https://lnkd.in/exNStVZ9) or request a printed copy via info@faros.eu.

🌟 Nearly 𝟳𝟬 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 joined our webinar on 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, indicating strong interest in the topic.   💡 Missed the live session? No problem! You can still catch the 𝗼𝗻-𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. Just send us a message at info@faros.eu to get access! 📩   🔑 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 from the session: ➡️ All staff handling customer inquiries must be trained to recognize GDPR requests, prioritize high-risk cases, and provide more than just standard responses. ➡️ Maintaining compliance requires key processes such as a seamless opt-out mechanism and updates to consent or legitimate interest. ➡️ Given the high risk direct marketing poses for organizations, GDPR compliance demands a holistic approach — going beyond simply establishing a legal basis and ensuring transparency.   #Faros #DataProtection #DirectMarketing  Anouk Focquet Julie Mannekens Sofie Deprez

🎓 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹: 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿-𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮: 𝟰 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀!   As the academic year kicks off, we're thrilled to introduce our newest fun and functional gadget, made for students: the Faros Four-mula pen! ✍️   This isn't just any pen—it's a four-colour Bic, with each colour representing a core asset that Faros offers to students.   📍 Look out for the Faros Four-mula pen in student goodie bags! The snapshot below is from the Codex Workshop at Elsa Leuven, where students eagerly put their new pens to work, marking up their codices.   🎁 Eager to get hold of our pen? Catch us at upcoming job fairs and networking events, or simply drop us a line at info@faros.eu with a brief motivation.   #Faros #EuCompetitionLaw #DataProtection #Compliance #JobFair #FarosFormula #StudentSuccess  

Data Breaches – October Glossary Video   Our chef is concerned about accidentally sending a dinner confirmation to the wrong guest. Do you know what the consequences are? Discover it together with the chef in this next video about data breaches.   #Faros #EuCompetitionLaw #DataProtection #Compliance #FarosGlossary #LegalPuppetTheatre #DataBreaches

📣📣LAST CALL 📣📣 Are you ready to manage the data protection scenarios that can emerge from your direct marketing efforts with confidence? Join us for a lunchtime webinar on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024, from 1 PM to 2 PM CET, where our experts will share essential insights to help your business stay compliant and in control of any post-marketing data protection challenges. Did we spark your appetite? Details below.   Registration link, 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 (there is such thing as a free lunch): https://lnkd.in/eZmWNrz6.   [Webinar will be held in English] [IBJ accreditation has been requested] #DataProtection #GDPR #ePrivacy #LunchWebinars Anouk Focquet Sofie Deprez Julie Mannekens

Yesterday, Emmelie Wijckmans and Frank Wijckmans gave a presentation on ‘IP & Competition law’ during the ‘Lunch-Causerie’ of the Belgian National Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property ‘AIPPI’. Many thanks to Emmanuel Cornu (Simont Braun) for the invitation!    After outlining the general framework, Emmelie and Frank highlighted 7 touch points between competition law and IP. Wondering what those touch points are? You can read them below.   For the full presentation, head over to the ‘News’ section of our website.   #Faros #CompetitionLaw #IP

Request For Information (‘RFI’) – September Glossary Video   Captain, are you drowning? Frank Wijckmans Annemie Van de Vliet #Faros #EuCompetitionLaw #DataProtection #Compliance #FarosGlossary #LegalPuppetTheatre #RFI #RequestForInformation

𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴!   Building on our last webinar about maximizing your customer data compliantly, join us on Tuesday, October 15th, from 1 PM to 2 PM for our next lunchtime webinar. Together, we will dive into how to manage and prepare for data protection scenarios that might arise after having rolled out direct marketing.   What to expect:   🔍𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀: Steps to take when a customer asks about their data. 📋𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀: Essential internal processes to keep your business compliant. 🚫𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀: How to handle marketing communications sent to the wrong recipients. 👮𝗗𝗣𝗔 𝗜𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: Common questions from Data Protection Authorities and how to be prepared.   Our Faros data protection experts (Anouk Focquet, Sofie Deprez and Julie Mannekens) will provide actionable insights to help you navigate these challenges effectively. Plus, as a dessert, we will provide you with the key take-aways afterwards (via e-mail) to help you implement these topics effectively within your organization.   Register now for a seat at the table!   Registration link: https://lnkd.in/eZmWNrz6, 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 (there is such thing as a free lunch).   [You can also sign up for the on-demand version] [Webinar will be held in English] [IBJ accreditation has been requested]   #DataProtection #GDPR #Compliance #LunchWebinar