The merger of the companies involves a ”transfer of assets”. The first question is whether personal data is an element of assets. The merger of companies requires that at least the data of one of the companies, acting as operator, to be transferred to another. The second question concerns the steps that negotiation teams need to consider regarding personal data. In this respect, the company’s relations with its contractors will be evaluated, ...

The relationship between the franchisor and the franchisees of his network is complex and must be regulated contractually also with regard to the obligations related to the processing of personal data. Due to the way the franchise is regulated, the relationship between the franchisor and the franchisee will always be of associated operators. ...