ECJ 2024: Health data for online orders of medicinal products
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has issued a landmark ruling on the processing of health data when ordering medicines online. On October 4, 2024, the court ruled in Case C-21/23 on important questions regarding the application of the...
Cookie Regulation 2024: What companies need to consider
On September 4, 2024, the German government made a groundbreaking decision. The new Ordinance on Consent Management Services was adopted. It is based on the Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG) and brings fresh...
How to ensure data protection in the metaverse
The metaverse is evolving rapidly and raising new questions about data protection. This virtual world interweaves physical and digital reality, creating unique challenges for data security. Data protection in the metaverse is facing...
Remote workstations: Strategies for ensuring data protection
The increasing prevalence of remote working presents organizations with new cybersecurity challenges. Security strategies for remote workplaces are crucial to protect sensitive data and ensure the integrity of the corporate infrastructure.
Big data in medicine: data protection and compliance
Medicine is on the brink of a digital revolution. Big data promises enormous progress in patient care and research. But as the opportunities grow, so do the challenges of data protection and compliance. Digital health data is...
Technological solutions for effective whistleblowing hotlines
The new Whistleblower Protection Act poses challenges for companies. Digital whistleblowing systems offer practical solutions here. They enable confidential and efficient reporting channels for employees. Modern whistleblowing software relies on encryption...
The future of whistleblower protection: trends and developments
Whistleblowing legislation in Germany has undergone a significant change. The new Whistleblower Protection Act, which implements the EU Whistleblower Protection Directive, has been in force since July 2023. This change has led to a notable increase in the number of...
Pitfalls when setting up a whistleblower reporting office
The introduction of whistleblower systems is not only an important step for companies to strengthen their compliance guidelines, but also a legal obligation. The EU Whistleblower Directive and the German Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG)...
Successful whistleblower cases: Uncovering wrongdoing
Whistleblowing has become a powerful tool for uncovering corruption scandals and irregularities in companies. Examples of successful whistleblower cases show how courageous individuals can help bring wrongdoing to light. From...
Employee training on whistleblower protection and data protection
The new Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG) brings important changes for companies. It obliges companies with 50 or more employees to set up secure reporting channels. The aim is to give employees the opportunity to report breaches of German or EU law to the...
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