Cyber attacks are no longer an abstract threat, but an everyday reality that more and more companies are facing. From phishing emails to the complete lockdown of IT systems through ransomware or malware, the consequences can be extremely serious: financial losses, exposing the personal data of customers and employees, business interruption, or damage to the company's reputation.
Government Emergency Ordinance No. 46/2025, recently published in the Official Gazette, officially extended the deadline for adopting the REGES-ONLINE digital platform, the new employee record-keeping system managed by the Labor Inspectorate. Thus, the deadline for complete migration to the new platform has been extended until December 31, 2025.
As of August 1, 2025, the Romanian Post has introduced the StartPost service, which allows companies to establish their registered office directly within a post office. This solution is legally valid, recognized by the National Trade Register Office (ONRC), and is primarily intended for start-ups, freelancers, and small businesses that do not have their own premises.
On August 20, the authorities published the requirements concerning the notification process for the registration of essential and important entities ( “the Requirements”) in the register ( “the Register”) administered by the National Cyber Security Directorate (NCSD). The NCSD acts as the competent authority and supervises the implementation of measures aimed at ensuring a high common level of cybersecurity.
Artificial intelligence has become an engine of global transformations, and the way in which major powers choose to approach and regulate it differs radically. The United States and the European Union present two diametrically opposed models of governance: one flexible, focused on fostering technological innovation, and the other preventive, aimed at prioritizing the protection of fundamental rights and consumers’. A proper understanding of these differences is essential for both the business and legal environments, as artificial intelligence (AI) has become an indispensable utensil in companies’ day-to-day activities. The use of an AI tool that either complies with or deviates from mandatory or voluntary legal standards, as the case may be, can be an important criterion in selecting a suitable instrument for a company’s individual needs.