Data Protection & Privacy

Feature "Data Protection & Privacy"

Germany: Land of Data Protection and Security – But Why?

Understanding the German mentality to data protection and data privacy is fundamental to doing successful business in the country

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Feature "Quantum Computing"

Quantum Computing and the Future of Encryption

Quantum computing may still be some years from its breakthrough, but we should be preparing now for security in the post-quantum era

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Feature "E-Health"

Reigning in Toddler Technology – Making E-health Safe

E-health is still in its infancy – how can we ensure that the benefits are not outweighed by the risks to life, limb and privacy?

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Feature "Data Protection & Privacy"

EU-US Privacy Shield from the US Perspective

David Snead, Co-Founder, Board Member & Policy Working Group Chair of the i2Coalition, offers insight into how European data protection is perceived on the other side of the Atlantic, and gives an update on the implementation of the EU-US Privacy Shield.

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Feature "Data Protection & Privacy"

EU-US Privacy Shield from the European Perspective

The EU/US Privacy Shield, one of the most important instruments for legally compliant data transfer between the EU and the US, is being challenged in the EU. dotmagazine spoke to Oliver Süme, Partner at Fieldfisher and Chair of the eco Association, about the European perspective, the importance of the agreement, and the current challenges to transatlantic data flows.

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Feature "Artificial Intelligence"

Artificial Intelligence and the Law: What AI Users in SMEs Should Know

As long as there are no AI regulations, the requirements can only be derived from the applicable laws, according to Dr. Lutz M. Keppeler, specialist lawyer for IT law, in an interview with Nils Klute from EuroCloud.

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Feature "Data Protection & Privacy"

The Internet Industry in the Wake of the GDPR

How will the forthcoming GDPR affect the different areas of the Internet industry and digital business? dotmagazine takes a brief look at how different segments of the Internet industry will be affected, and how the eco Association is working to support members as we near the end of the implementation period.

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Feature "Cybersecurity"

Fake Shops: Tips for Safe Xmas Shopping

Fake Internet sales platforms are popping up all over the place in December, the strongest month for online sales. Peter Meyer, Head of Cyber Security Services at eco, provides advice on how consumers can recognize fake shops and avoid the heartache of being ripped off this Christmas.

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Feature "Email Marketing"

How Not to Get Your Fingers Burned When Sending Commercial Emails

The legal team of the CSA Complaints Office looks at the importance of consent, documentation, and opting in and out for senders of commercial emails.

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Feature "GDPR"

No Need to Fear the GDPR

A recent representative survey of 600 marketing decision-makers shows that implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation – in force from May 25 2018 – is still a work in progress.

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Feature "Data Protection & Privacy"

GDPR Two Years On: Companies Still Facing Uncertainty

eco Legal Counsel Clarissa Benner takes stock of two years of the GDPR and explains why companies are still facing uncertainties with its implementation.

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Feature "Data Protection & Privacy"

The Proposed EU E-Privacy Regulation

Electronic Communications, Technological Neutrality, and Consent for Cookies: Hot on the heels of the GDPR, the European Union is working towards a sister regulation, the ePrivacy Regulation. In this video interview, Oliver Süme, Chair of the eco Association, explains the current status of the legislation and what companies need to be prepared for.

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Feature "Data Protection & Privacy"

Data Protection and Blockchain

Data protection plays a major role in many blockchain-based project ideas, and presents issues which are not always easy to resolve, as Stephan Zimprich, Leader of the eco Competence Group Blockchain, explains.

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Feature "Company Security"

12 Steps to Successful Information Security Management for SMEs

Carsten Marmulla and Simon Decker from carmasec GmbH & Co. KG offer a new approach for SMEs that are facing the uphill battle of getting their company ready for ISM certification.

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Feature "Data Protection & Privacy"

Who’s Naughty Now? Can Santa’s Business Model Survive the GDPR?

Santa himself will not be able to avoid dealing with the forthcoming EU GDPR – even being based at the North Pole won’t change anything. Judith Ellis looks at what data processes Santa will need to change before next Christmas.

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Feature "Email: Trust & Challenges"

Email Marketing Without Breaking the Law: Consent, Honesty and Transparency are Key

Massive fines are looming for email marketers that disrespect EU data protection law. Rosa Hafezi, Attorney at eco’s Certified Senders Alliance, explains how senders of email marketing can avoid the traps and keep their bank balance and reputation in good order.

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Feature "Data Protection & Privacy"

Legal Frameworks for International Data Transfer

Outside the scope of the GDPR, senders need to carefully research how to legally share data across borders, explains Astrid Braken from the CSA.

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Feature "GDPR"

Collaboration across the Atlantic: Data Protection & Internet Policy

Many American companies are still unaware of how the new EU General Data Protection Regulation will affect them. Data protection gurus Thomas Rickert from the eco Association & Christian Dawson from i2Coalition look at how two voices for the Internet are teaming up on GDPR, ICANN, and beyond to ensure that the Internet and the organizations that build it have a voice on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Feature "Data Protection & Privacy"

Laying the Ground in Brussels: On the Path to Europe’s Digital Data Decade?

Oliver Süme, Partner at Fieldfisher and Chair of the eco Association, provides an overview of the varied legislative initiatives at EU level for paving the way to a digital future in Europe.

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Feature "Data Protection & Privacy"

Cloud and Data Protection – A Challenge to Users

Is your cloud compliant? Cloud experts Dr. Tobias Höllwarth, Dr. Jens Eckhardt, Christian Laux, and Dr. Clemens Thiele explore the key elements of the EuroCloud Cloud Privacy Check (CPC), a method to quickly ascertain the legality of a cloud computing solution and to easily determine the appropriate legal action items required by law.

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Feature "Security"

Cybersecurity & Data Protection – Public Security & Individual Freedom: doteditorial

For society to accept and use IT technologies and services, they must be secure and trustworthy. Prof. Norbert Pohlmann, Board Member for IT Security at eco Association, explores the balancing of state, community, and individual needs for cyber protection.

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Feature "Encryption"

Bringing DoH to Market – The Story of Promoting Privacy and Making Waves

Patrick Koetter from the eco Association tells the story of the emergence of the DoH protocol as a privacy-enhancing technique, and the diverse reactions to it around the world.

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Feature "Data Protection & Privacy"

doteditorial December 2017

This festive season, dotmagazine examines what’s involved in keeping your most valuable business assets – your ID, your finances, customer data, and your reputation – safe and secure.

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