Introduction

In today’s digital age, compliance with legal frameworks governing copyright, personal data protection, and cybersecurity has become a key obligation for all those who create, use, or manage digital content and systems, or who are defined as key or important economic entities. These regulations protect intellectual property, individual privacy, and the integrity of information systems, and violations can result in serious legal, financial, and reputational consequences.

Copyright protects creative works such as texts, images, software, and music. In the context of education and digital content distribution, it is essential to respect authors’ rights, use permitted sources (e.g., open licences such as Creative Commons), and properly cite sources. Unauthorised use may lead to legal action and breaches of academic integrity.

Data protection, particularly in the context of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), requires organisations to collect, process, and store users' personal data in a transparent manner. This includes the principles of data minimisation, consent, the right to be forgotten, and data security. The use of digital platforms without adequate safeguards poses a serious risk.

Cybersecurity encompasses technical and organisational measures that protect systems from unauthorised access, cyberattacks, and misuse. Compliance with the NIS2 Directive, i.e., the Cybersecurity Act, ensures the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of information and contributes to a stable digital ecosystem.

Ultimately, legal compliance is not merely a formality, but the foundation of trust in the digital environment—both among users and between organisations and society as a whole.