Information technology law in Estonia

legal protection in the digital age

Do you have an IT company or a start-up in Estonia?

Stella Einla Law Firm offers expert services in the field of information technology law in Estonia. We protect the interests of IT companies, start-ups, software developers, web portals, and individuals working in the field of digital technology. Our approach combines in-depth knowledge of digital law with practical experience in a high-tech environment.

Relevance and key facts

1. Estonia is one of Europe’s leading digital countries: e-residency, e-voting, digital identification, and the X-Road inter-institutional data exchange system are widely used here.

2. As of 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is in force in Estonia, which is implemented through the Personal Data Protection Act (Personal Data Protection Act/ PDPA – https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/104012019011).

3. Violation of the rules of the GDPR in Estonia may lead to serious financial sanctions and other liability measures. Fines can amount to €20 million or up to 4% of the company’s worldwide turnover, whichever is higher. In practice, however, the largest fines have been a few hundred euros – the only public penalty was €280 and the fines rarely exceeded €10,000.

4. Requirements for platforms and e-services—including licensing, moderation, and content transparency—are established by the Digital Services Act (DSA), which is a pan-European regulation applicable in all EU member states.

5. The increasing use of artificial intelligence: legal issues related to the use of products created by AI, protection of intellectual property, etc. (The EU AI Act – https://artificialintelligenceact.eu/ ).

What we do for you

1. Legal support for IT projects and platforms

We prepare contracts and other necessary documents.

We verify the compliance of e-commerce services, platforms and applications with the requirements of applicable legislation.

We develop a privacy policy.

2. Data protection and cyber auditing

We value the collection, processing, and storage of personal information. We carry out a compliance audit.

In the event of complaints, we represent the client’s interests in the Data Protection Inspectorate, eliminate violations, and minimize the risk of fines.

3. Disputes and platform regulation

We advise on content moderation and platform liability for user posts.

We help meet EU requirements in the areas of AI, internet markets, and content.

How we can help you

Preparation of legal documents: contracts, agreements, GDPR policies, etc.

Advice in the areas of digital compliance, data protection, and artificial intelligence.

Representation before public authorities; legal assistance in resolving disputes.

Professional strategy for compliance with the digital regulation in the EU and Estonia.

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