Contents
Introduction to IT law
- Importance and relevance of IT law for companies.
- Overview of the legal framework.
Contract law in the IT sector
- Important contract types (e.g. software license agreements, cloud computing contracts).
- Drafting and negotiating IT contracts.
- Special clauses and liability issues.
Software and copyright
IT security and data privacy
- Basics of the data privacy(GDPR).
- Measures to ensure data security.
- Protection against breach of secrecy through IT use.
- Dealing with data breaches and reporting obligations.
Current developments and trends in IT law
- New legal regulations and their effects.
- Current legal challenges.
Discussion and exchange of experience
- Open questions and answers.
- Exchange of experiences.
Summary and outlook
- Important findings and recommendations for action.
Checklist for your business practice
- Development/extension of the company's internal IT compliance management system.
- Monitoring and control of IT compliance .
Learning environment
Once you have registered, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services relating to this training course in your online learning environment.
Your benefit
- You will learn to understand and apply the essential legal framework conditions in the IT sector.
- You know how to implement data privacy and data security requirements in accordance with the GDPR in your company.
- You will receive an overview of how you can draft and negotiate IT contracts in a legally compliant manner.
- They develop strategies to meet cyber security requirements.
- You will recognize current developments and trends in IT law and their impact on your company.
- You will be able to adapt your IT compliance management system to current legal developments.
- You will benefit from practical case studies and best practices that will help you to put theoretical content into practice.
- You strengthen your role and responsibility as a manager in the area of IT law.
- You exchange ideas with other participants and expand your network by sharing experiences.
- You will receive valuable recommendations on how to successfully master legal challenges in the IT sector.
Methods
Lecture with presentation, discussion of practical cases, best practice examples/checklists
Recommended for
Managing directors, managers, IT managers, data protection officers, IT security officers, compliance officers, lawyers specializing in IT law, IT administrators, project managers and those responsible for IT compliance.
The training is also aimed at people working in the areas of data privacy, IT security or contract drafting, as well as specialists and managers who want to expand their knowledge of the legal framework in the IT sector and take strategic responsibility for cyber security and IT compliance.
Further recommendations for "IT law in practice"
Start dates and details

Tuesday, 26.08.2025
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wednesday, 26.11.2025
09:00 am - 1:00 pm

Monday, 16.03.2026
09:00 am - 1:00 pm