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BANK LIABILITY IN CASES OF USE OF PASSWORDS AND CODES FRAUDULENTLY OBTAINED BY A THIRD PARTY (PHISHING, SIM SWAPPING)

Who should bear the economic consequences—the client or the bank—in the case of apparently valid and authentic transactions that turn out not to be, since they were neither carried out nor authorized by the client? That is, what happens if a third party has used the user’s credentials obtained by any means, generally technical, impersonating […]
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Use of electronic signatures in Spain

Nowadays advantages of using electronic signatures are undeniable. They simplify business paperwork and facilitate cross-border transactions. However, in order to ensure legal security of electronic documents, the use of e-signatures is regulated on both European and State levels in Spain. a) Legislation overview EU Regulation nº 910/2014, of July 23, on electronic identification and trust […]
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Alternative funding options for Start-ups: Media for Equity and Tech for Equity

According to the public agency Catalonia Trade & Investment, Barcelona is one of the most dynamic business ecosystems in Europe, especially in the field of new technologies. According to a study published by the British investment firm Atomico, Barcelona is in the top-tier of European cities preferred by entrepreneurs to found a start-up, second only […]
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