Three Years Of GDPR (Video)

The right of access has long occupied a central position within the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Enshrined in Article 15, it enables individuals to obtain confirmation as to whether their personal data...

Startups often treat GDPR as a cost centre, however the market increasingly treats it as a signal of maturity. The principle of accountability under the GDPR requires controllers to be “responsible...

The European Data Protection Board has published a standardised template for conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments under GDPR, marking a significant step toward harmonised compliance practices across the EU.

It is equally our pleasure to have hosted Mr Ian Deguara, Malta’s Information and Data Protection Commissioner, for a one-on-one discussion on his achievements...

On 2 December 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) clarified the scope of GDPR liability for online marketplaces in its judgment...

On 18 December 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union ("CJEU") delivered a salient GDPR transparency ruling for organisations using body-worn cameras and other ‘observational' recording tools.

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published the first draft guidelines on the interplay between the Digital Services Act (the "DSA") and the General Data Protection Regulation...

On 19 November, the European Commission published the EU Digital Simplification Package (the "Digital Omnibus") which comprises two proposed laws.

On the 2nd December 2025, the CJEU delivered an important judgment clarifying the data protection obligations of online marketplace operators under the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) (the "GDPR").

The Court of Justice of the European Union's (the "CJEU") recent judgment in Inteligo Media SA v. ANSPDCP (C-654/23), delivered on 13 November 2025...

The European Union's Sixth Capital Requirements Directive introduces a groundbreaking EU-wide framework requiring third-country credit institutions to establish authorised branches when providing core banking services within the EU. This new regime, effective January 2027, replaces the previous patchwork of national rules with harmonised supervisory standards, though several exemptions and transitional protections apply to existing arrangements.

Malta has established itself as one of the world's premier yachting jurisdictions, with over 1,000 superyachts registered under its flag. What makes Malta's combination of EU compliance, competitive VAT rates, and flexible registration pathways so attractive to yacht owners and operators seeking a strategic Mediterranean base?

Andrew Caruana Scicluna hosts Riccardo Conti of Fume and Stephen Gauci Baluci of CC Fund Services Limited to examine whether fund tokenisation delivers on its promises of liquidity and efficiency, or simply redistributes existing risks. The discussion explores how atomic settlement, fractional ownership, and smart contracts may reshape the roles of transfer agents, fund administrators, and settlement teams in daily operations.

The European Commission has introduced revised implementing technical standards for insider list formats under the Market Abuse Regulation, significantly reducing administrative burdens by removing several personal data fields and extending simplified formats to all issuers. These changes, which entered into force on 5 July 2026, require issuers to update their insider list templates while maintaining core compliance obligations for tracking individuals with access to inside information.

Malta has introduced significant amendments to its beneficial ownership regime through the Companies Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026, establishing a three-tier access system and new reporting requirements. Companies must now assess whether they fall within the scope of the updated regime and comply with the new Form BO4 filing obligations by January 2027, or face substantial penalties.

In our third episode we meet André Xuereb, professor of physics at the University of Malta and an entrepreneur. André is a thought leader in quantum technologies with a passion for exploring how we can shape tech for a safer tomorrow.

The Central Bank of Malta has issued new supervisory expectations for payment service providers offering instant payment services, establishing eleven key requirements to combat fraud in the instant payments environment. These expectations address critical areas including transaction monitoring, customer awareness, device registration protocols, and the implementation of automated fraud detection controls.

Malta experienced significant legislative developments in May 2026 spanning corporate governance, taxation, employment safety, transport regulation, and financial services compliance. From the launch of the Malta Business Wallet implementing the "once-only" principle to new VAT digital age reforms and stricter workplace chemical exposure limits, these changes reflect Malta's commitment to regulatory modernization and EU alignment.

Malta has transposed the EU Pay Transparency Directive through new regulations that fundamentally change how employers must approach remuneration and workplace transparency. Organizations can no longer rely...

Malta’s latest legal reform introduces a wide-ranging set of employment protections aimed at strengthening minimum working conditions across a number of sectors.