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
In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course once you have registered.
Your benefit
Understanding of the essential legal framework in the IT sector.
Implementation of data protection and data security requirements in accordance with the GDPR
Legally compliant drafting and negotiation of IT contracts.
Development of strategies to meet cyber security requirements.
Insight into current developments and trends in IT law and their impact on the company.
Adaptation of the IT compliance management system to legal changes.
Practical case studies and best practices for the practical application of theoretical content.
Strengthening responsibility and expertise in the area of IT law.
Exchange with other experts and expansion of the network.
Receive valuable recommendations for dealing with legal challenges.
Methods
Lecture with presentation, discussion of practical cases, best practice examples/checklists.
Recommended for
The training is aimed at managing directors, executives, 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.
People working in the areas of data protection, IT security or contract design, as well as specialists and managers with strategic responsibility for cyber security and IT compliance, will also benefit from this training.
Further recommendations for "IT law in practice"
Start dates and details

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

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