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Salaried Partner

Michael Kuska, LL.M., LL.M.

Düsseldorf

+49 211 600 55-166 +49 211 600 55-160

Languages
German, English
Consulting focuses
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Data Protection Law
  • IT Security
  • Cyber Security
  • IT-Outsourcing Tech-driven transactions
  • E-Commerce
  • Internet Law
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Vita

  • Admitted to the bar since 2015
  • Education and former acitivies
  • LL.M. (Double-Degree) in Legal Informatics, University of Hannover and University of Oslo, Norway2014-2015
  • Legal Trainee (Referendariat), Higher Regional Court of Duesseldorf 2012-2014
  • Student of Law at the University of Duesseldorf 2006-2011

Qualifications & Certifications

  • Certified ICO ISMS 27001:2022 Security Officer

Professional Career

Michael Kuska has more than seven years of experience as a lawyer in the field on IT, Digitalization, Data Protection, E-Commerce and Security. He advises German and international corporate clients across diverse technology-driven industries (IT, Automotive, Banking and Fintech, Health Care, Public Transportation) on all kinds of technology- and privacy related matters. Another focus is the advising on IT- and cybersecurity law.

In 2018 Michael was seconded for six months to a DAX30 corporation and advised on various international projects with respect to digital transformation, information technology and privacy in the automotive industry. Michael has been recognized by Legal500 as Next Generation Partner in the field of data protection law.

Michael publishes frequently on data protection and IT security law and is a certified ICO ISMS 27001:2022 Security Officer.

 

Affiliations

  • International Bar Association (IBA)

Michael Kuska's Distinctions

Leaders League 2023
Legal 500 Deutschland 2023
Legal 500 EMEA 2022
Legal 500 Germany 2022

Publications

2023

Der neue Entwurf des Digital-Gesetzes – Neue Vorgaben zur IT-Sicherheit im Gesundheitswesen
Update Data Protection No. 154 & Update Health Care 3/2023
Das neue KRITIS-Dachgesetz: Überblick zum neuen Referentenentwurf
Update Data Protection No. 151 by Michael Kuska, LL.M., LL.M., Manuel Poncza
Aller guten Dinge sind drei – Angemessenheitsbeschluss der EU-Kommission schafft neuen Rechtsrahmen für Datentransfers in die USA
Update Data Protection No. 149 by Michael Kuska, LL.M., LL.M., Julian Rosenfeld
Wie in Zukunft Patientendaten genutzt werden sollen
kma (Klinik Management aktuell), July 3, 2023 by Michael Kuska, LL.M., LL.M., Catarina Angelika Seemann, LL.M.
Neuer Verordnungsentwurf für Dienste zur Einwilligungsverwaltung (PIMS) gemäß § 26 TTDSG
Update Data Protection No. 144 by Dr. Philip Kempermann, LL.M., Michael Kuska, LL.M., LL.M.
EuGH: Kein Schadenersatz ohne Schaden!
Update Data Protection No. 141 by Dr. Lutz Martin Keppeler, Michael Kuska, LL.M., LL.M.
EDSA Task Force – Bericht zur Ausgestaltung von Cookie Bannern
Update Data Protection No. 139
DSGVO: Stellungnahme des EuGH Generalanwalts zum SCHUFA Scoring
Update Data Protection No. 137 by Julian Rosenfeld, Michael Kuska, LL.M., LL.M.
Der European Health Data Space – Einführung und Übersicht zum geplanten digitalen Datenraum in der EU im Gesundheitsbereich
Update Data Protection No. 130 & Update Health Care 1/2023 by Michael Kuska, LL.M., LL.M., Catarina Angelika Seemann, LL.M.
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2022

Digital Markets Act – Wesentliche Inhalte und Bedeutung
Update Datenschutz No. 119 by Dr. Philip Kempermann, LL.M., Michael Kuska, LL.M., LL.M.
China’s New Regulation on Outbound Data Transfer
by Dr. Hongyan Liu, LL.M. (China University of Political Science and Law, Peking), Michael Kuska, LL.M., LL.M.
Datenschutzverstöße und ihr Preis – Neue Leitlinien zur Berechnung von Bußgeldern nach der DSGVO in Europa
Update Data Protection No. 112 and Update Compliance 13/2022 by Michael Kuska, LL.M., LL.M., Anna-Lena Glander
Belgische Datenschutzaufsichtsbehörde entscheidet: TCF 2.0 – Weite Teile des programmatischen Online-Marketings – rechtswidrig!
Update Data Protection No. 109 by Dr. Lutz Martin Keppeler, Michael Kuska, LL.M., LL.M.
New requirements for cookies under the TTDSG – German Data Protection Authorities publish Guidance for Telemedia Providers
Update Data Protection No. 108 by Michael Kuska, LL.M., LL.M., Dr. Lutz Martin Keppeler

2021

Cybersecurity u. internationaler Datentransfer – Aktuelle Herausforderungen u. Trends im digitalen Gesundheitssektor
Plattform Life Sciences, edition 2/21 „Smarte Medizin“
Federal Court of Justice on the Scope of the Right to Access pursuant to Article 15(1) GDPR
Update Data Protection No. 103
Cross-State Review of Websites and Use of Cookies by German Supervisory Authorities
Update Data Protection No. 102 by Michael Kuska, LL.M., LL.M., Dr. Lutz Martin Keppeler
Aktuelle Handlungsempfehlungen zur Ausgestaltung von Cookie-Bannern
Update Data Protection No. 93

2020

Lösung für das Cookie-Chaos? - GeplanteNeuregelung des Datenschutzes im Bereich der Telemedien und Telekommunikation
Update Datenschutz, No. 83 by Dr. Lutz Martin Keppeler, Michael Kuska, LL.M., LL.M.

2019

Statement by the Berlin Data Protection Authority regarding obtaining consent for the use of Google Analytics and similar services
Newsletter Update Data Protection, No 69 by Michael Kuska, LL.M., LL.M., Dr. Philip Kempermann, LL.M.
CJEU Judgment on the Facebook Like Button - A New Chapter of Joint Controllership
Newsletter Update Data Protection, No 63 by Dr. Philip Kempermann, LL.M., Michael Kuska, LL.M., LL.M.

Lectures

2023

Rechtliche Hürden beim Umgang mit Cyber-Angriffen
Breidenbach & Frost Fachtagung Cyber Security im ÖV, June 30, 2023, Cologne, together with Manuel Poncza
Data Breach Management – An Overview from a Global Perspective
Lexology Webinar, 23. Juni 2023, June 23, 2023, together with Nick Holland (Shoosmiths) and Jena Valdetero (Greenberg Traurig)
Von Cloud bis Homeoffice – Rechtliche Aspekte einer sicheren IT
Deutsches Studierendenwerk e. V., June 20, 2023
NIS-2 Richtlinie
Cyber Insurance Conference, June 1, 2023, Borussia Park Mönchengladbach, together with Manuel Poncza

2022

Aktuelle Risikoeinschätzung der Verwendung von US Tracking Tools und „optimierten“ Consent Layern
Heuking Webinar, together with Dr. Lutz Keppeler
Datenweitergabe an externe Dienstleister
IHK Hanau, July 14, 2022

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