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DORA Check

By on October 31, 2024
Posted In Dora, EU

Digital threats and cyberattacks are increasing every year. In 2023, digital threats caused damages of more than €200 billion in Germany, of which 72% resulted from cyberattacks (source: Bitkom, study on economic protection 2023). To counter the threat to the system-critical financial sector, the EU has decided to implement a uniform, high level of security. The  Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)  is the answer.

The regulation on digital operational resilience is intended to reduce the risks arising from the ever-increasing dependence on information and communication technology in the financial sector. In particular, DORA is expected to reduce the risk of severe operational disruption arising from digital threats and cyberattacks, by focusing on the entire value chain. Notably, DORA subjects IT service providers to direct financial supervision – for the first time. DORA will apply to companies in the financial sector and their IT service providers from January 17, 2025 . It’s crucial for every company to check whether DORA applies to them and what measures need to be taken now, including reviewing outsourcing contracts for DORA compliance and internal IT infrastructure.

McDermott developed DORA Check to provide a first overview of the regulation to keep users informed about the legal essentials of DORA.

Click here to access the tool.

Tags: Dora, EU
Renate Prinz
Renate Prinz focusses her practice on corporate law, national and international mergers, and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate reorganizations. She also advises at the interface with financial regulatory aspects, especially in connection with corporate transactions and/or licensing issues. Renate is experienced in advising national and foreign investment companies, credit, and financial services institutions on all aspects of German and European financial supervisory law. She furthermore has extensive experience in acting for clients in the industrial, retail, and public sectors. Furthermore, Renate publishes in corporate and financial supervisory law on a regular basis.

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