Düsseldorf
+49 211 600 55-166 +49 211 600 55-160 m.kuska@heuking.de
Languages
German, English
Practice groups/Expertise
Consulting focuses
- Information Technology (IT)
- Data Protection Law
- IT Security
- Cyber Security
- IT-Outsourcing Tech-driven transactions
- E-Commerce
- Internet Law
Vita
- Admitted to the bar since 2015
- Education and former acitivies
- LL.M. (Double-Degree) in Legal Informatics, University of Hannover and University of Oslo, Norway2014-2015
- Legal Trainee (Referendariat), Higher Regional Court of Duesseldorf 2012-2014
- Student of Law at the University of Duesseldorf 2006-2011
Qualifications/current topics
- Certified ICO ISMS Security Officer according to ISO/IEC 27001:2022
- Certified ICO ISMS Auditor according to ISO/IEC 27001:2022
Michael Kuska has several years of experience as a lawyer in the field on IT, Digitalization, Data Protection, E-Commerce and Security. He advises German and international corporate clients across diverse technology-driven industries (IT, Automotive, Banking and Fintech, Health Care, Public Transportation) on all kinds of technology- and privacy related matters. Another focus is the advising on IT- and cybersecurity law.
In 2018 Michael was seconded for six months to a DAX30 corporation and advised on various international projects with respect to digital transformation, information technology and privacy in the automotive industry. Michael has been recognized by Legal500 as Next Generation Partner in the field of data protection law.
Michael publishes frequently on data protection and IT security law and is a certified ICO ISMS 27001:2022 Security Officer.
Affiliations
- Bundesverband IT-Sicherheit e.V. (TeleTrusT) - Member of the "IT Security Law" working group
- International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw)
- International Bar Association (IBA)
Michael Kuska's Distinctions
Leaders League 2024
Legal 500 EMEA 2024
Legal 500 Germany 2024
Leaders League 2023
Legal 500 Deutschland 2023
Legal 500 EMEA 2022
Legal 500 Germany 2022
Latest news
Publications
2024
Cyber Resilience Act passed and NIS2 implementation in Germany on the home straight
Update Data Protection No. 189, October 31, 2024,
together with Manuel Poncza NIS2 Directive: Update on the German Implementation Act and the new EU Implementing Regulation
Update Data Protection No. 180, July 2, 2024,
together with Dr. Hans Markus Wulf The implementation of the NIS2 Directive in Germany: The challenge of determining the scope of application for corporate groups
Update Data Protection No. 175, March 27, 2024,
together with Manuel Poncza2023
The new draft of the Digital Act – New requirements for IT security in the health sector
Update Data Protection No. 154 & Update Health Care 3/2023
Das neue KRITIS-Dachgesetz: Überblick zum neuen Referentenentwurf
Update Data Protection No. 151,
together with Manuel Poncza Aller guten Dinge sind drei – Angemessenheitsbeschluss der EU-Kommission schafft neuen Rechtsrahmen für Datentransfers in die USA
Update Data Protection No. 149,
together with Julian Rosenfeld Wie in Zukunft Patientendaten genutzt werden sollen
kma (Klinik Management aktuell), July 3, 2023,
together with Catarina Angelika Seemann, LL.M. Neuer Verordnungsentwurf für Dienste zur Einwilligungsverwaltung (PIMS) gemäß § 26 TTDSG
Update Data Protection No. 144,
together with Dr. Philip Kempermann, LL.M. EuGH: Kein Schadenersatz ohne Schaden!
Update Data Protection No. 141,
together with Dr. Lutz Martin Keppeler EDSA Task Force – Bericht zur Ausgestaltung von Cookie Bannern
Update Data Protection No. 139
DSGVO: Stellungnahme des EuGH Generalanwalts zum SCHUFA Scoring
Update Data Protection No. 137,
together with Julian Rosenfeld Der European Health Data Space – Einführung und Übersicht zum geplanten digitalen Datenraum in der EU im Gesundheitsbereich
Update Data Protection No. 130 & Update Health Care 1/2023,
together with Catarina Angelika Seemann, LL.M.2022
Digital Markets Act – Wesentliche Inhalte und Bedeutung
Update Datenschutz No. 119,
together with Dr. Philip Kempermann, LL.M. Datenschutzverstöße und ihr Preis – Neue Leitlinien zur Berechnung von Bußgeldern nach der DSGVO in Europa
Update Data Protection No. 112 and Update Compliance 13/2022,
together with Anna Lena Glander Belgische Datenschutzaufsichtsbehörde entscheidet: TCF 2.0 – Weite Teile des programmatischen Online-Marketings – rechtswidrig!
Update Data Protection No. 109,
together with Dr. Lutz Martin Keppeler New requirements for cookies under the TTDSG – German Data Protection Authorities publish Guidance for Telemedia Providers
Update Data Protection No. 108,
together with Dr. Lutz Martin Keppeler2021
Cybersecurity u. internationaler Datentransfer – Aktuelle Herausforderungen u. Trends im digitalen Gesundheitssektor
Plattform Life Sciences, edition 2/21 „Smarte Medizin“
Federal Court of Justice on the Scope of the Right to Access pursuant to Article 15(1) GDPR
Update Data Protection No. 103
Cross-State Review of Websites and Use of Cookies by German Supervisory Authorities
Update Data Protection No. 102,
together with Dr. Lutz Martin Keppeler Aktuelle Handlungsempfehlungen zur Ausgestaltung von Cookie-Bannern
Update Data Protection No. 93
2020
Lösung für das Cookie-Chaos? - GeplanteNeuregelung des Datenschutzes im Bereich der Telemedien und Telekommunikation
Update Datenschutz, No. 83,
together with Dr. Lutz Martin KeppelerLectures
2023
Rechtliche Hürden beim Umgang mit Cyber-Angriffen
Breidenbach & Frost Symposium Cyber Security in Public Transport, December 1, 2023, Cologne, together with Manuel Poncza
Rechtliche Hürden beim Umgang mit Cyber-Angriffen
Breidenbach & Frost Fachtagung Cyber Security im ÖV, June 30, 2023, Cologne, together with Manuel Poncza
Data Breach Management – An Overview from a Global Perspective
Lexology Webinar, 23. Juni 2023, June 23, 2023, together with Nick Holland (Shoosmiths) and Jena Valdetero (Greenberg Traurig)
Von Cloud bis Homeoffice – Rechtliche Aspekte einer sicheren IT
Deutsches Studierendenwerk e. V., June 20, 2023
NIS-2 Richtlinie
Cyber Insurance Conference, June 1, 2023, Borussia Park Mönchengladbach, together with Manuel Poncza
2022
Aktuelle Risikoeinschätzung der Verwendung von US Tracking Tools und „optimierten“ Consent Layern
Heuking Webinar, together with Dr. Lutz Keppeler
Datenweitergabe an externe Dienstleister
IHK Hanau, July 14, 2022