In many areas of law, companies and their management are closely monitored by national and supranational authorities. This applies in particular to antitrust law. The digital sector has also led to criminal sanctions for breaches of data protection and consumer protection laws, and the use of software in e-commerce and the platform business has raised new questions, such as who is liable for «fraudulent software», etc. The use of software in e-commerce and in the platform business has also led to the development of new products.

This panel will focus on the civil and criminal liability of managers of companies active in e-commerce and the platform industry.