Traffic light security package: facial recognition to combat terrorism
Following the tragic knife attack in Solingen, the traffic light coalition has presented a comprehensive security package. The package aims to strengthen the fight against terrorism and increase public safety. A central component is...
Copying identity cards: Violation of data protection?
The issue of copying ID cards Data protection is of great importance in Germany. Until 2010, the copying of ID cards was prohibited by law. With the amendment to the ID card law, holders were allowed to make copies themselves. However, the...
Focus on economy tickets: data protectionists criticize
Deutsche Bahn is being criticized for its discount tickets. Data protectionists criticize the practice of data collection and the possible exclusion of certain customer groups. Criticism of the saver price tickets data protection is primarily directed at the mandatory...
Legal dispute settled: Federal Cartel Office and Meta reach agreement
The Bundeskartellamt Meta legal dispute that has kept the world of competition law in suspense is finally over. After years of intense disputes, the German Federal Cartel Office and social media giant Meta have reached an agreement. The conflict, which began in 2019,...
Biometric data and ethics: focus on data protection
In the digital era, ethics in the handling of biometric data is becoming increasingly important. Companies are faced with the challenge of safeguarding personal data protection rights while at the same time using innovative technologies. The biometric...
Global e-commerce markets: data protection compliance worldwide
In the dynamic world of online commerce, data protection compliance is becoming increasingly important. Global e-commerce markets are faced with the challenge of complying with a wide range of international data protection laws. Compliance with these guidelines is not...
AI analysis and customer data: Data protection challenges
In the digital era, companies are faced with the task of using customer data and AI-supported analysis effectively. Customer analysis with AI opens up new opportunities, but also harbors risks. The potential of AI is particularly evident in the smart cities...
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...
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