Cyprus has now fully transposed Directive 2016/1148 on security of network and information systems, through the Security of Networks and Information Systems Law of 2020, which came into force on 12 August 2020.

Code is one of few forces to have challenged the dominance of law in regulating human behaviour.

Cyprus has enacted a new competition framework, which introduces additional powers for the Cyprus Commission for the Protection of Competition.

Cyprus International Trusts (the Cyprus Trust) can hold assets anywhere in the world in a tax-efficient, secure and confidential structure.

Cyprus is a common law jurisdiction, which affords legal certainty and clarity.

The Control of Concentrations Between Undertakings No. 22(I) of 1999 (the Law) is the legislative instrument regulating concentrations in Cyprus.

Cyprus is a member of the European Union and the Eurozone.

The Commission for the Protection of Competition (the ‘CPC') is the competent implementing authority.

The Audiovisual Media Services Directive (EU) 2018/1808 amending the Audiovisual Media Services Directive 2010/13/EU on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law...

Monopolies and abuses of market power are regulated exclusively under the Protection of Competition Law 13(I)/2008, as amended by Law 41(I)/2014.

The availability of vast amounts of personal data on the internet combined with the ability to find correlations and create links between this information, can allow elements of an individual's personality or behaviour, ...

The Regulation establishes a cooperation mechanism where EU member states and the Commission exchange information and raise concerns related to specific investments.

Cyprus is a member of the European Union and the Eurozone. A common law jurisdiction, Cyprus provides an established, stable and solid legislative framework.

The process of litigation in Cyprus takes place in the Republic's civil courts and is governed by the Civil Procedure Rules.

The Cypriot corporate insolvency framework has undergone an overhaul over the past years.

Everyone has the right to the protection of their personal data. Whilst not an absolute right, this right is enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU.

EU Member States are enacting legislation regulating specific processing situations and other aspects which supplement the GDPR and enhance this legal certainty.

Committed to boosting the prospects of its film industry, Cyprus has introduced a package of incentives encouraging international producers to select Cyprus as their film destination (the "Film Scheme").

Owners of registered trademarks can commence court actions for both infringement and passing-off.

On 29 March 2017, the United Kingdom notified the European Council of its intention to withdraw from the EU under Article 50 of the Treaty on the European Union (TEU).