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4 recommendations to protect yourself against Internet scams

by BlogLegal

These days, who hasn’t been the victim of an attempted scam on the Internet? Whether it was winning a prize draw you didn’t take part in or becoming the millionth luckiest client on the planet. The problem is that Internet scams is becoming increasingly common, and we must be very careful before clicking if we don’t want to regret it later.

Today we will give you 4 basic recommendations to protect yourself against Internet scams. Don’t be deceived!

Learn to identify a fake website

Most fake websites pretend to be online shops in order to scam compulsive online shoppers. In this case, we recommend looking to see whether the website URL starts with https:// or if the prices are suspiciously low compared to the quality. There’s no such thing as a free lunch. Never forget it!

Look at the payment options

The level of protection of some payment options, such as MoneyGram, is very low. It is also almost impossible to get your money back after finalising a purchase. If they ask you to pay using a single payment method, it is probably an Internet scam.

Find out about the online shop before buying

If you can’t find information about it anywhere, don’t trust it! A real online shop would publish its name, logo, fiscal address, telephone number, location and email address. Also look for the secure site seal and the Terms and Conditions of sales, shipping, returns and cancellations among its web pages.

In addition to these basic 3 points, remember that scammers do not give up easily and will try to make you fall for their scam through methods such as phishing. To avoid these traps, follow the basic points below.

How to protect yourself against Internet phishing

Keep your antivirus up to date

Phishing can also take place through malware, so to prevent Internet scams it is important to have the latest version of your antivirus to block any type of threat and keep a registry of suspicious Internet files.

Avoid chain messages

Chain messages are a wonderful source of information for scammers. They gather the email addresses in order to use them for phishing. In any case, send emails with a hidden recipient or delete them if you don’t know the recipient.

Use a VPN when you connect to the Internet

If you connect to the Internet in public spaces, it is best to install a good VPN to create a secure connection through public networks and home networks. The VPN hides your online activity and protects against computer scammers by changing your IP address.

Do you follow these recommendations? If you didn’t know, now you have the information necessary to protect yourself from feared Internet scams. If you would like to know more about this topic and others related to digital rights, you will find other articles that may interest you in our blog. Have you read them?

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New Whistleblower Channel Law

by BlogLegal

Have you heard about the new Whistleblower Channel Law but aren’t really sure what it entails? Here’s a brief summary of its objectives, who it protects and who must comply with it.

Starting 13 June of this year, this new regulation requires entities with 250 employees or more to have a whistleblower channel. Moreover, starting 1 December, this will also be mandatory for companies with between 50 and 250 employees, as well as municipalities with less than 10,000 inhabitants. Yes, that’s right, there’s only one week to go. So if you are not aware of what’s going on, read this article that may be of interest to you.

 

Objectives of the new whistleblower channel law

To guarantee the proper protection of those who decide to step forward and report illegal or infringing actions within organisations, whether they be private companies or public organisations. And to ensure that they will not be subject to any type of retaliation such as: dismissals, not being promoted or being demoted, among others.

It also includes a number of specific support measures for whistleblowers, such as: comprehensive and free advice, financial backing and psychological support.

This objective seeks to promote internal reporting through whistleblowing channels, helping to prevent the commission of crimes or offences within organisations and promote an ethical culture.

But what can be reported? Any action or omission that may constitute an infringement of EU Law (those included in the annex to the Whistleblowing Directive, those that affect the financial interests of the EU and those that affect the internal market), in addition to actions or omissions that may constitute a serious or very serious criminal or administrative offence.

Who does the whistleblower channel law protect?

The whistleblower channel law protects any whistleblower who works in the private or public sector and who has obtained information about offences in a work or professional context.

These whistleblowers may be civil servants, employees, freelancers, shareholders or executives, volunteers, trainees, or employees who are in training periods or going through a selection process.

The law can also be applied retroactively. In other words, it will also protect those who report offences within the framework of an employment or statutory relationship that has already ended.

 

Which entities are required to have a whistleblower channel?

Companies with 50 employees or more.

Enterprises of any size that operate in: the financial market, environmental protection or transport security.

Companies with a turnover equal to or greater than 10 million euros.

Public administrations and entities (both of the State and Autonomous Regions and the local administration) and constitutional bodies. Public universities and public law corporations.

Political parties, unions, employers and foundations.

 

Ultimately, the whistleblowing channel law transforms this tool into a fundamental element for combating and preventing offences and crimes in organisations.

If you have a company, do not wait for the deadline for implementing the whistleblower channel to pass and avoid sanctions. At Bacaria Legal we can advise you. Call us now!

 

 

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Legal obligations if you are a YouTuber

by BlogLegal

Are you a YouTuber? Does your life revolve around the creation of audiovisual content that generates you advertising income? Whether you are in the top ten or not, there are certain legal obligations that you must comply with. Today we are going to tell you the most important ones that you should keep in mind. Let’s start!

The 5 most important legal obligations for a YouTuber

Youtuber Identification

Comply with the requirements of Law 34/2022 on Information Society Services. What exactly do these requirements entail? It’s very simple, you have to identify yourself by providing data that enables direct communication. Your name, company name, domicile, email address or tax ID code (CIF), in the event you work through a company, are the essential data that must be submitted. It is very important that you provide this data publicly on the same platform or on an external website.

Promotion and advertising

Respect the rules on Advertising, complying with the General Law on Advertising and the General Law on Audiovisual Communication.

Although platforms such as Google and YouTube automatically insert advertising into the videos you publish, you as a broadcaster can transmit campaigns recommending certain brands with which you collaborate. In this case, you are required to warn users that it is paid advertising.

Moreover, in this situation you must comply with some basic rules of advertising regulations. Advertising cannot be misleading, based on the criteria of truthfulness. It also may not be illegal or subliminal, and cannot infringe on the rights of minors or people with cognitive disabilities, or any user in general.

You should also bear in mind that broadcasting content that promotes hatred, contempt or discrimination on grounds of birth, race, sex, religion, nationality, belief or any other personal or social circumstance is prohibited.

Youtuber Intellectual Property

If you use third-party content without the permission of its respective authors, be mindful of the consequences. You can use lengthy excerpts or even entire works of others, but always with the consent of its author, except in the case of parodies.

Privacy policy

If you use the data of subscribers to your channel, you must comply with the Organic Law on Protection of Personal Data and Google’s internal regulations on the use of personal data.

Furthermore, if you send out emails, interact on social media or carry out other direct communication actions with users, you must comply with the legal requirements concerning identification, cookies management, privacy policy, compliance with personal data protection regulations, among others.

Administrative and tax obligations

Like any company or self-employed individual who carries out an activity, you must comply with the administrative and tax requirements. You must be registered with Social Security, as well as with the Tax Agency with the Economic Activities Tax (IAE) corresponding to your activity, and you must make the relevant quarterly and annual settlements in terms of VAT and personal income tax.

Do you fulfil all these obligations? If so, you can rest easy. However, if you think that you are failing to comply with one of them due to a lack of awareness or being poorly advised, Bacaria Legal can help. Contact us.