NIS-2: Will there be comprehensive protection or state intervention?
The NIS-2 Directive, adopted by the European Parliament on November 10, 2022, marks a turning point in cybersecurity. It aims to strengthen the IT security of critical infrastructures and affects an estimated 30,000 German...
Data leak at online credit agency: Hacker reveals credit rating data
A serious data leak at an online credit agency has shaken cyber security in Germany. A hacker uncovered the vulnerability and published sensitive credit rating data. This incident shines a spotlight on the data breach and...
Modern Solution: Non-profit status under attack
Non-profit organizations are facing a challenge: software penalties. These associations, which form the backbone of civic engagement, are facing unexpected consequences. The use of open source software and free software...
Habeck's plan: simplify data protection and promote investment
Economics Minister Robert Habeck presents a groundbreaking initiative to modernize the German economy. The plan aims to simplify data protection and encourage investment. This strategy covers several key areas, including...
Smart TVs as data octopuses: tracking via HDMI content
Modern smart TVs have developed into real data octopuses. A new study by researchers from the US, UK and Spain reveals how Samsung and LG TVs use extensive surveillance functions. These smart TVs not only analyze image content, but...
Microsoft Cloud: Authorities dependent despite data protection risks
German authorities continue to rely on Microsoft 365 despite data protection concerns. The question of GDPR compliance remains open, while companies and authorities are heavily dependent on non-European IT providers. This applies in particular to software and...
NRW surveillance law alarms data protection officers
The new NRW surveillance law on data protection is causing an uproar. Data protection officers are concerned about the planned changes. The draft law provides for extended powers for the police and authorities. This raises questions about the protection of privacy....
Bluesky records growth after X changes
The social media landscape is currently experiencing an exciting development. Bluesky, an up-and-coming Twitter alternative, is experiencing remarkable user growth. The reason? Controversial changes at X, the former Twitter. Bluesky was able to grow in a single...
23andMe: Genetic data is retained despite account deletion
The US genetic analysis start-up 23andMe is facing major challenges. The company was rocked by a data scandal when cyber criminals stole the data of almost seven million users. The consequences were serious: a class action lawsuit ended in a settlement,...
reCaptcha and GDPR: What companies need to know
The use of Google reCAPTCHA raises many questions about GDPR compliance. Owned by Google since 2009, this service has become a popular tool for online security. reCAPTCHA distinguishes between human and automated users...
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