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FAQs about waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE); Government adopts legislation on emission allowances auctions; Data protection update impacts outsourcers
Practice Area: Hazardous waste
Sector: Energy and Utilities
Jurisdiction: Germany
Published: 01 March 2010
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie
Overview
FAQs about WEEE
Recently, German authorities initiated a campaign to enforce obligations under German waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) legislation. Although the primary targets of the campaign are German distributors and sellers of electrical and electronic equipment, the campaign would also impact foreign producers of such equipment. Julia Pfeil tackles some frequently asked questions.
Government adopts legislation on emission allowances auctions
Julia Pfeil answers some of the key questions about emission allowances auctions.
Data protection update impacts outsourcers
Dr. Christoph Rittweger and Julia Wendler review recent changes to the German Federal Data Protection Act and their consequences for service and outsourcing contracts with German companies.
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