Excel is often a good starting point for data protection. But when it comes to RoPA, approvals, version control, documentation, and audits, a spreadsheet alone isn't enough in the long run.
Starting August 2, 2026, the key transparency requirements of the European AI Act will take effect. Under these requirements, companies will be required in certain cases to disclose whether content has been generated by Artificial Intelligence were generated or manipulated. What companies need to know now.
Many AI projects get off to a fast start technically but lack organizational oversight. Why AI governance requires a collaborative decision-making process involving the CIO, DPO, Legal, Security, and business units.
Who is the data controller under data protection law when Advertising sent through a mailing list provider? Is it the advertising company that defines the target audience, or the mailing list provider that selects the recipients and processes the address data? The Berlin Administrative Court had to address this question.
Many companies confuse deletion periods with retention periods. Why this is problematic from a data protection perspective, what risks it poses, and how to implement an effective Fire Suppression Plan for more Compliance and Data security ensures.
There are processing inventories that look impressive. Neat columns. Well-defined terms. A last modified date that isn't too embarrassing. In the case of a Audit You can open it, scroll through it a bit, and say, „This is where we document our processing activities.“ That’s a step in the right direction.
The European Parliament and the Council have agreed on a series of amendments to the EU AI Regulation (AI Act). The provisional agreement, part of the so-called „Digital Omnibus,” provides, among other things, for extended implementation deadlines for high-risk AI systems, clearer definitions of the term “high risk,” and expanded relief measures for medium-sized enterprises.
When you enter into a business relationship, you want to know: „Can I really trust this provider?” The CyberVadis score from 2B Advice—920 out of 1,000 points—answers exactly that question. What other benefits does the Gold—Certification offers our customers.
Many companies conduct their Record of Processing Activities (VVT) in Excel. This works in everyday practice—until the VVT is audited. We explain why Art. 30 GDPR requires more than one table and what advantages a VVT tool offers in practice.
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