Innovation and the Third Sector

In a rapidly evolving world, Sperti Law Firm supports Third Sector organizations and entities facing the challenges of technological innovation, offering specialized legal consultancy and a strategic vision. We understand the specificities of the non-profit sector and the regulatory implications of digitalization to best support your projects and protect your rights.

1. Third Sector Law and Non-Profit Entities

The Firm has developed specific expertise in Third Sector law, bolstered by direct experience within the sector. We offer comprehensive legal consultancy and assistance to non-profit entities, voluntary organizations, cultural and sports associations, foundations, and committees.

Our support includes:

  • Incorporation and Startup: Selection of the most suitable legal form (APS, ODV, ETS, etc.), drafting of articles of association and bylaws compliant with the Third Sector Reform (Legislative Decree 117/2017 and subsequent amendments).

  • Ordinary Management and Regulatory Compliance: Advice on internal governance, drafting of regulations, management of member relations, statutory adjustments, and registration with the RUNTS (Single National Registry of the Third Sector).

  • Specific Contractual Matters: Sponsorship agreements, partnerships, conventions with public bodies, contracts for volunteers and collaborators, and publishing agreements for associative publishing houses.

  • Tax Aspects and Fundraising: Advice on specific tax aspects for Third Sector Entities (ETS) and legal support for fundraising activities.

  • Relations with Public Administration.

  • Litigation.

2. New Technologies Law, Artificial Intelligence, and Privacy

We live in an era of rapid digital transformation. Sperti Law Firm offers consultancy on the complex legal and ethical implications of new technologies, with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence and personal data protection.

Our assistance includes:

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI): Analysis of the legal and ethical implications of using AI systems (especially in healthcare and decision-making contexts), risk assessment, and compliance with the European AI Act.

  • Personal Data Protection (GDPR): Consultancy for compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679, drafting of privacy and cookie policies, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), data breach management, and contracting for data processors.

  • Digitalization and Healthcare: Legal aspects of telemedicine, electronic health records, health apps, and the management of digital health data.

  • Contracts for Digital Services: Software licensing agreements, web/app platform development, terms and conditions for online services, and e-commerce.

3. Reputation Protection and the Right to be Forgotten

In the digital age, the online reputation of individuals and companies is a precious asset. We offer legal assistance for the protection of reputation against defamatory, harmful, or outdated content published on the web and social media.

Our services include:

  • Combating Online Defamation: Legal actions (civil and criminal) for the removal of defamatory content and recovery of damages.

  • The Right to be Forgotten: Procedures for the de-indexing or removal of media (video and audio), news, and online information published against the individual’s consent, or which is obsolete or no longer relevant, from search engines and online platforms.

  • Reputational Crisis Management: Legal consultancy for responding to smear campaigns or attacks on reputation.

  • Protection of the Right to Image and Digital Identity.