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
2. Data protection and cyber auditing
3. Disputes and platform regulation
How we can help you
HOW WE HELP
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Consultation
We listen to your concerns and assess the situation.
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Analysis
We review your case and propose possible solutions.
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Strategy
We develop a tailored strategy to achieve your goals.
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Action
We represent you and protect your interests at every stage.
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Outcome
We work to achieve the best possible outcome for you.