Information Technology

Legal assistance in this sector covers all types of issues - including technical and/or technological advice – associated with conducting business in the IT sector. The following is a descriptive sample of the specialised legal services we offer with respect to IT based activities:

1. assistance to ensure compliance with the operational, technical and regulatory aspects associated with the implementation of the regulations of Legislative Decree 82 of 7 March 2005, known as "Digital administration code" and subsequent amendments and supplements.
2. assistance to ensure compliance with the operational, technical and regulatory aspects associated with the implementation of the regulations on electronic signatures, including the Decree of the Prime Minister which set forth the applicable standards and formats;
3. assistance to ensure compliance with the operational, technical and regulatory aspects associated with the implementation of the legislation on electronic communications services pursuant to Legislative Decree no. 259 of 1 August 2003 which established the "Code of electronic communications”.
4. assistance for the design and implementation of e-commerce activity in all its forms (business-to-business, business-to-consumer, consumer-to-consumer, intra-business, business-to-employees), the management of regulatory procedures to prepare for launching activities (e.g., the SCIA process at the Single Agency for productive activities of the municipality where the company has its registered office) the compliance of e-commerce activities with the requirements of Legislative Decree 70 of 9 April 2003;
5. assistance in managing contractual relationships and concluding remotely electronic contracts with consumers and enterprises (including contracts for the provision of financial services);
6. assistance to ensure compliance (including technical) of payment procedures with the legislative decrees that enacted the EU directive on electronic money, based on the technical and regulatory requirements for safety in money transfer operations, where provided, and payments made via the internet;
7. assistance to ensure the legal compliance of sales promotions and advertising of products/services on the web, with a focus on internet sponsorship and advertising.
8. assistance in negotiating and drafting contracts in the IT sector, including the following contracts: technology transfer, development and management of internet sites, end-user software license agreements, software development and marketing contracts, hardware/software maintenance contracts, computer services contracts, contracts for back up, facilities management contracts, IT consultancy contracts, contracts for the provision of internet services, hosting and housing;
9. assistance to ensure the legal compliance of the use of various broadcasting techniques in electronic communication networks via streaming, web-casting, digital platforms, satellite platforms, etc.
10. assistance to ensure the legal compliance of individuals and public administrations activities in the area of E-Government services
11. assistance to ensure that online trading activities and internet banking and financial intermediation comply with the legislation and regulations in force;
12. assistance to ensure that the organisation and performance of online auctions complies with the law in force;
13. assistance to ensure the legal compliance of online gambling, such as betting, games, promotions and events with prizes on the internet (pursuant to Pres. Decree 430 of 26 October 2001).
14. assistance on technical and legal issues associated with third parties illegal activities, such as hacking, computer viruses, illegal access to systems and damage to hardware and software.
15. assistance on matters regarding the liability of Internet Service Providers.
16. assistance on regulatory, contractual and administrative issues in the online publishing sector (e.g.: registration in ROC – Registry of Communication Operators).
17. assistance and representation in managing relations with the competent Authorities of the sector (AGCOM (Italian Communications Authority), AGCM (Italian Competition Authority), Italian Privacy Authority, CONSOB (Italian Securities and Exchange Comission), etc.).