Electronic patient file: New plans from 2025
The Federal Ministry of Health is planning a revolution in medical records management. From 2025, the electronic patient file (ePA) is to be introduced for all people with statutory health insurance. This digital health record will be set up automatically, with patients having the...
Destatis data leak: effects on elections ruled out
The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) is at the center of a recent data leak. Despite the explosive nature of the incident, the all-clear has been given for voter data. Experts confirm that the security of the upcoming elections is not at risk. The Federal Statistical Office has...
Admin steals election data in Dresden: An analysis of the incidents
In Dresden, a serious case of cybercrime is shaking confidence in election security. A system administrator at the city's IT service provider is suspected of having copied the voting data of around 430,000 citizens without authorization. This...
Russia blocks Cloudflare: Encryption under attack
Internet censorship in Russia has reached a new level. The government has blocked access to Cloudflare, one of the world's leading providers of cybersecurity and network services. This measure is part of the increasing restrictions on internet freedom...
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...
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