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5 things every employer needs to know about the new Information Security Law

Cyber attacks, ransomware incidents, data leaks and email fraud are no longer problems reserved only for large corporations. The increasing digitalization of business has led to information security becoming one of the key risk management issues in every organization.

This is precisely why the new Information Security Act was passed, which significantly expands the obligations of companies and brings the domestic regulatory framework closer to European standards, and above all with the European NIS2 Directive, which sets a higher level of obligations in the field of cybersecurity.

Below, we highlight five of the most important things that every employer should know.

Key novelties of the Law of the Central Register of Ultimate Beneficial Owners

In March 2025, the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia adopted a new Law on the Central Register of Ultimate Beneficial Owners, the provisions of which will mostly come into effect on September 14, 2026. This law aims to increase business transparency and prevent abuses in the financial sector, particularly in the areas of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing.

The Law on Safety and Health at Work: Key Changes and Obligations of Employers

The Republic of Serbia has adopted a new Law on Occupational Safety and Health (hereinafter: the Law), which came into force on May 7, 2023. Employers are required to fully harmonize their operations with the new regulations by May 7, 2025, or by January 1, 2026, at the latest.

This law introduces significant changes aimed at improving worker protection and aligning with European standards. Non-compliance may lead to serious consequences, including substantial financial penalties.