JD Supra (Blogs)
- JD Supra Bulgaria JD Supra, 2019
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GDPR Guide to National Implementation: Bulgaria - A practical guide to national GDPR compliance requirements across the EEA
Q1/ Applicable legislation (a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation? Old legislation has been updated. ———
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Cyber-Attack in Bulgaria: 70% Could Be Affected
On 15 July 2019, an unprecedented cyber-attack in Bulgaria was announced. Hackers have stolen data from the National Revenue Agency (“NRA”) relating to around 70% of Bulgaria’s population, including foreign nationals and businesses, and comprising names of individuals and companies, personal and corporate identification numbers, email addresses, healthcare and pension contributions information...
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Bulgaria: Medical Center Contracted By Insurance Company Is A Data Controller Under GDPR
A medical center contracted by an insurance company to provide examinations and studies to individuals covered by insurance may be a “data controller” under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) says the Commission for the Protection of Personal Data of Bulgaria.
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Meritas Guide: To Defective Products Litigation in EMEA - Bulgaria
1. What claims may be brought for liability for defective products? Is liability based on fault/ negligence, or strict liability, or both? There are two main claims in Bulgarian law whereby victims of defective products can seek compensation for the damage suffered. A consumer may file a lawsuit based on Art. 133 of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). The liability for damages due to...
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The Meritas Guide To Employment Law On A Business Sale In Europe, Middle East And Africa - April 2015: Bulgaria
1. DO EMPLOYEES AUTOMATICALLY TRANSFER TO THE BUYER WHEN A BUSINESS IS SOLD? Employment relationships are automatically transferred by law in the following cases: a) Merger of undertakings; b) Distribution of the business of one undertaking between two or more undertakings; c) Transfer of part of one undertaking to another undertaking; d) Change of the legal form of the...
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Bulgaria Adopts New Gambling Tax Regime
Bulgaria has a new gambling taxation regime effective January 1, 2014, which, together with the reasonable and balanced regulations currently in place, makes the country attractive for local licensing and gambling operations based upon a low corporate tax and highly qualified and low-priced technical specialists. One and a half years after the Gambling Act (“Act”) was introduced, the tax base for
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Gaming Legal News - November 2013 • Volume 6, Number 25: Investment – Why Bulgaria?
The strategic geographical position of the country and the membership with the European Union provide a wide range of investment opportunities in Bulgaria not only for local, but for foreign investors as well. The advanced process of harmonization of the Bulgarian legislation with the EU one and the favorable macroeconomic environment also serve as a good basis for attracting foreign investments.
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An Introduction to Bulgarian Employment Law
Given its geographic location, educated workforce, and well-developed energy sector, Bulgaria is an attractive location for multinational employers. Although a member of the European Union, Bulgaria has its own labor and employment laws, which derive primarily from the Labour Code, which was adopted in 1986 and subsequently modified, most recently in December 2008. For employers planning to do...