MediaMarkt and Saturn infected with encryption Trojan - The dangers of ransomware attacks
This weekend (06./07.11.2021), according to several sources, there was a ransomware attack on the electronics stores MediaMarkt and Saturn. Apparently, only the cash register and merchandise management systems in the stores are affected. However, the stores initially remain...
Telecommunications Telemedia Data Protection Act - News on cookies and tracking
On 01.12.2021, the new Telecommunications Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG) will come into force. Content are some clarifications and innovations regarding tracking and cookies for website operators, companies and agencies. Read here in brief the most important...
BSI Situation Report: IT Security Situation Tense to Critical
The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) recently published its report "The State of IT Security in Germany 2021". In this report, a balance sheet is drawn up for the period from June 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021 regarding the...
Tracking of company vehicles by the employer
Satellite-based tracking systems are becoming increasingly common in vehicles provided for business purposes. On the one hand, this can make work more productive and safer if, for example, a client can see where a vehicle is...
Tesla car insurance through real-time assessment of driving behavior
In Texas, the first Tesla drivers can now take out car insurance with an insurance premium based on individual driving behavior. For this purpose, drivers are evaluated by existing technologies in the Tesla in terms of their driving behavior in...
Data protection in HR
In the HR area of a company, the processing of vast amounts of personal data is in the nature of the work. Here you can find out what you need to pay particular attention to when it comes to data protection. Employee rights Already when the application of an interested party...
Sick notes and data protection
It happens that individual employees in companies are absent due to illness. This results in personal data. What needs to be communicated to whom in these cases? How else should the data of the employee on sick leave be handled? You can find out here....
Privacy and hackers
Companies in Germany are increasingly falling victim to so-called hackers and their attacks. But not all hackers are the same, and the factors to be considered in data protection differ from attack to attack. Personal data and...
Effectiveness of a consumer's consent to advertising
Consumers who conclude contracts with companies often already give their consent via the company's general terms and conditions (GTC). For example, they also agree to be contacted for advertising purposes. In most cases, this counts...
Data protection at Tesla: May driving data be passed on to authorities?
The car industry, like many others, is collecting more and more data, which is being captured by innovative devices. This is also the case with Tesla's electric vehicles. What the drivers usually do not expect: Tesla provides this data upon request....
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