Data Subject Access Requests in the Gaming Industry
Navigating the balance between player rights and operator protection by Cosmina Simion, Managing Partner și Petrus Partene, Managing Associate la WH Simion & Partners The Rise of the DSAR in Gaming. The gaming industry sits at the intersection between a consumer base that generates large quantities of personal data, and an increasingly sophisticated regulatory framework that empowers individuals to demand access to that data....
Legal liability in the digital era of gambling: when technology becomes a risk factor
The accelerated digitalisation of the gambling sector has shifted the centre of gravity of legal liability from the traditional operator–player relationship to a far more complex technological ecosystem. by Alina Tace, Partner și Petrus Partene, Managing Associate at WH Simion & Partners In this new reality, where every spin, bet or wager is conducted through interconnected digital platforms, the operator’s legal liability is...
Government plans big shake-up for Romanian companies
In early September 2025, the Government fast-tracked a wide-ranging Draft Law through Parliament, bundling fiscal recovery measures with one of the most ambitious updates to company law in recent years. The Draft Law is now[1] under constitutional review, with a ruling expected on 24 September. If cleared, the President is obliged to sign it into law within 10 days. by Cosmina Simion, Managing Partner and Flavia Mincu, Associate la WH...
The EU Accessibility Act and Its Relevance for Online Gambling Operators
As of 28 June 2025, the European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882) will come into force across the EU through the transposing legislation of each Member State. The Directive introduces accessibility requirements for a range of products and services, with particular implications for businesses operating in the digital domain. This article explores how the Directive may apply to online gambling operators, with a practical...
The interaction between the Audiovisual Council, online content moderation and online gambling advertising
After the entry into force of the Digital Services Act (‘DSA‘)[1] on 17 February 2024, the provisions of the DSA started to be implemented at Member States’ level through national authorities. In close collaboration with experts at the level of the European Commission, the designated national authorities are responsible for supervising the implementation and enforcement of the DSA by the providers established in each...
