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Sovereignty assessment check

Four digital sovereignty tools compared

24. February, 2026 - 13:28

Four approaches, one question: How sovereign is your IT really? We compare the digital sovereignty tools from Red Hat, SUSE, Deloitte, and Nextcloud and show what really matters when it comes to digital sovereignty.

New map function

Instagram’s “Friend Map”: experts warn of risks

16. August, 2025 - 09:52

Meta has introduced a new feature called “Friend Map” on Instagram, which allows users to see the location of their friends and discover common meeting points. However, what is advertised as an entertaining social media function is causing considerable concern among security experts at Check Point.

Data that Apple itself does not see

Apple: Criticism of EU demands as a data protection risk

12. June, 2025 - 08:59

Apple is stepping up its criticism of the EU Commission’s requirements for better interaction between iPhones and iPad tablets and competitors’ devices.

What happens to the data?

Gene testing company 23andme files for insolvency

24. March, 2025 - 14:14

More than 15 million users entrusted the US company 23andme with their DNA data for analysis. Now 23andme has filed for insolvency – and the database could have a new owner.

Millions of customer data stolen

T-Mobile US: further data protection fine to be paid

01. October, 2024 - 06:17

Deutsche Telekom’s mobile subsidiary T-Mobile US has to pay another fine in the millions due to data protection problems in the USA. The case concerns several online attacks from 2021, 2022 and 2023 in which information from millions of customers was obtained.

Data protection violations

Fine: Uber to pay 290 million euros

26. August, 2024 - 06:18

The competent authority imposes a fine in the millions because the US transport service provider is alleged to have violated European data regulations when transferring personal data. But the dispute continues.

More than just a chore

Data protection: the hidden growth driver for companies

09. August, 2024 - 03:22

Data protection has a bad image in many companies. However, it is worth reflecting on the topic once again. In practice, it often helps to strengthen companies.

Data security

What is important for data classification

08. August, 2024 - 03:16

Comprehensive and correct classification is fundamental for data security. Only if you know which data is (particularly) worth protecting can you implement appropriate measures. This is all the more important in times of AI assistants such as Microsoft Copilot.