IT Law

LEXANTE Law Firm provides specialized legal services in the field of information technology law (IT law). We assist clients in resolving legal issues related to software development, IT contracts, licensing, personal data protection (GDPR), cybersecurity, and legal regulation of digital services. We are your reliable partner for legal challenges in the digital age, from startups to established IT companies.

Our Specialization in Information Technology Law

Our experienced lawyers possess in-depth knowledge in the field of information technology law. We monitor the latest technological trends, legislative changes, and European regulations in the areas of digital services, GDPR, cybersecurity, and software law. Thanks to this, we can provide you with precise and up-to-date legal support for your IT projects, digital platforms, and business activities in the online environment.

What Falls Under IT Law

IT law (information technology law) is a specialized legal field covering a broad range of legal issues related to the development, operation, regulation, and use of digital technologies, software, the internet, and data. In practice, it connects civil, commercial, labor, administrative, and criminal law with the digital world.

• IT sector contracts: software and IT solution development agreements, SLAs (service level agreements), cloud contracts (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), IT outsourcing agreements, framework IT contracts, license agreements.

• Copyright and licensing: rights to software, applications, design, and databases; open-source licenses and their legal risks; copyright transfer agreements (e.g., for custom development); intellectual property protection in IT projects.

• GDPR and personal data protection: processing personal data in accordance with GDPR, data processing agreements (DPAs), internal policies and security measures, legal support during inspections or GDPR breaches, legal aspects of cookies, marketing, and CCTV systems.

• Cybersecurity and incident management: legal obligations under the Cybersecurity Act, responding to cyberattacks (ransomware, data leaks), incident reporting, internal procedures, compliance, obligations of operators of essential and digital infrastructure.

• Legal aspects of digital platforms and e-commerce: legal setup of e-shops, apps, portals; terms and conditions, privacy policies, cookies, liability for content, users, and reviews; legal aspects of selling digital content.

• Startups and tech companies: legal support for founding and operating startups, NDAs, founders' agreements, investor agreements (SAFE, VC), legal due diligence before investor entry, IP protection during product development.

• AI, blockchain, and emerging technologies: legal questions around artificial intelligence (liability, AI Act), smart contracts and their legal enforceability, legal aspects of NFTs, tokenization, and cryptocurrencies, regulation of blockchain solution providers.

• Electronic communication and trusted services: e-signatures, time stamps, electronic identification (eIDAS), legal recognition of electronic documents, contracts, and evidential value of electronic communication.

• Compliance and legal risks: NIS2, GDPR, DSA, DMA, Electronic Communications Act, implementation of legal standards into company processes, legal audits of IT solutions and digital services.

Typical Issues Addressed in IT Law

IT law responds to the growing intersection of law and technology. In the digital environment, legal risks appear quickly and often relate to contractual relationships, data protection, cybersecurity, or intellectual property. Companies, startups, and individuals commonly encounter problems requiring specialized legal approaches.

One of the most common issues is inadequately drafted contracts for software or IT solution development. Many projects fail because the contract does not clearly define rights to the source code, deadlines, or scope of liability. Clients often assume they automatically own the software they ordered, but legally, this may not be the case.

Another frequent area of concern is personal data protection under GDPR. Improperly set data processing procedures, missing consents, lack of data processing agreements, or unlawful cookie use can result not only in loss of customer trust but also in heavy fines from the Data Protection Authority.

Many companies also underestimate the importance of intellectual property in IT. Without proper transfer of rights from the developer to the client, a company may not have legal control over its own product. Similarly risky is the unintentional use of open-source software with an incompatible license, which may later restrict commercial use of the product.

With the growth of online services, legal solutions for operating digital platforms, apps, and e-shops are increasingly important. Many of them lack proper terms and conditions, fail to inform users about data processing, or mismanage legal liability for user-generated content. These shortcomings can lead to legal violations, complaints, or even lawsuits.

Cyber incidents, data leaks, ransomware attacks, and system outages are also gaining prominence. Companies must respond not only technically but also legally: reporting incidents, communicating with affected individuals, and facing potential inspections or sanctions. IT law serves as a tool for managing such crisis situations.

Constantly evolving regulations (e.g., NIS2, DSA, AI Act) create pressure on companies operating in the digital space. That’s why compliance and continuous legal updates of documentation and processes are key—especially for fast-growing tech companies or those entering new markets.

Who We Most Frequently Provide IT Legal Services To

IT law is a specialized field we most often provide for clients active in the digital, technological, and innovation sectors. Our legal support focuses on the needs of companies operating on the edge of law and technology—from startups to well-established businesses with international reach.

• Technology and software companies: we assist software houses, development teams, and IT consultants with setting up contracts, licenses, supplier relationships, and IP protection. We handle legal matters of custom development, outsourcing, and digital solution sales.

• Startups and innovative projects: we work with startups from early stages, from legally structuring founder collaborations and NDAs to preparing investor agreements, IP protection, and legal coverage of MVPs or pilot versions of products.

• Operators of digital platforms and apps: we provide complete legal frameworks for operating online platforms, mobile apps, marketplaces, and SaaS solutions. We draft terms and conditions, privacy policies, liability clauses, and ensure compliance with DSA and GDPR.

• E-shops and online entrepreneurs: we provide legal setup for e-commerce operations, including contract documentation, consumer rights, GDPR compliance, and representation in disputes or audits. We help protect brands against unfair competition and work with both large and small market players.

• Foreign IT companies entering the Slovak market: we localize contracts, terms and conditions, GDPR documentation, and licensing terms for foreign companies expanding into Slovakia or across the EU.

• Non-IT companies with digital activities: even traditional businesses today use IT solutions, CRM systems, e-shops, cloud services, or digital campaigns. We help them legally secure contracts with suppliers, data protection, and liability for data processing.