As corporations continue to develop innovative business models and conduct field trials with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (“UAS”) or drones in the United Kingdom[1], France[2], and Germany[3], the regulatory framework must adapt to take into account the increased use of drones. On the one hand, the use of airspace by hobby pilots poses serious safety risks to air traffic, to persons on the ground, and data privacy. On the other hand, the innovative commercial use of…
On November 6, 2015, the German “Bundesrat” (the legislative body representing the 16 German states) approved a bill introducing a new national Data Retention Act (“DRA”). The bill had previously been approved by the German Parliament and now awaits the Federal President’s signature as a last step before it will likely enter into force before the end of 2015.What Does The DRA Prescribe?The DRA introduces data retention obligations for providers of publicly available telecommunications services…