Event: Cyberlaw and Communication

Cyberattacks are no longer merely a technical issue, but also a communications challenge. Any organisation that communicates incorrectly or too late during a crisis risks fines, liability and reputational damage. Our event, ‘Cyber Law and Communication’, brings together legal experts, technologists and PR professionals to demonstrate how companies can position themselves in a legally sound and professionally communicative manner in Germany, the EU and Switzerland.

Date, time and venue

21 May 2026
4.00 pm to 9.30 pm

HÄRTING Rechtsanwälte
Chausseestr. 13
10115 Berlin
Im Borsighaus

Content

The evening will focus on the legal and practical challenges posed by cyber incidents, from the initial technical response and statutory reporting obligations through to internal and external crisis communication.

The event is aimed at:

• Management, C-level executives and decision-makers
• IT and information security managers
• In-house lawyers, data protection officers, compliance officers
• Communications, PR and public affairs teams

In addition to specialist keynote speeches, there will be plenty of opportunity for discussion, questions and networking, accompanied by drinks and finger food in a relaxed atmosphere.

Programme and presentations

1. A technical perspective on emergencies
   S-RM
   “Measures to take in the event of a cyber incident from a technical perspective”
   • Typical attack scenarios and initial emergency measures
   • Incident response processes from a technical perspective
   • Cooperation between IT, external incident response teams and the legal department
2. Legal communication obligations under old and new legislation
   Solicitor Daniel Schätzle, Solicitor Lasse Konrad
   “Communication obligations under old and new legislation – what the GDPR and NIS2 stipulate”
   • Reporting and information obligations under the GDPR (in particular Articles 33 and 34)
   • NIS2: new requirements for organisations and critical infrastructure
   • What, when, how and to whom communication must take place
   • Practical recommendations for businesses
3. Crisis communication as a strategic necessity
   Lawyer Robert Golz, Henrik Tesch
   “Professional external and internal communication and legal considerations”
   • Crisis communication and reputation management in cyber incidents – preparation is everything
   • Aligning legal, management and communication functions
   • Do’s and don’ts in crisis communication (press releases, social media & internal communication)
   • After the crisis is before the crisis: legal measures for damage limitation
   • A Swiss perspective on cyber communication
     Lawyer Nicole Beranek Zanon (Switzerland)
     “Communication regarding cyber incidents from a Swiss perspective”
     • Legal and practical requirements for communication during cyber incidents from a Swiss perspective
     • Expectations of authorities, affected parties, business partners and the public, as well as the interfaces between IT, management, communication and legal affairs
     • Typical scenarios showing how companies can structure their internal and external communication in the event of an incident in a way that is legally compliant and protects their reputation, particularly against the backdrop of the revised Data Protection Act and increasing reporting and information obligations

Networking & discussion

Following the presentations, there will be an opportunity for informal discussions with the speakers and other participants. In a relaxed atmosphere, you can:

• share experiences from specific incidents
• Best practices can be discussed
• Establish contacts between legal, IT security and communications teams

Drinks and light refreshments will be provided.