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Blackphone: The new Blackphone smartphone aimed to fundamentally change the way people view smartphones and data privacy. While cell phones had long been evaluated primarily based on design, camera quality, apps, and performance, Blackphone placed the protection of personal data at the center of its marketing strategy.

As early as the 24th,. Activity Report The report by the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information for 2011 and 2012 was criticized for the fact that many companies lack clear regulations regarding Deletion personal data was missing. Peter Schaar, who was the Federal Data Protection Commissioner at the time, pointed out that,

3,000 Surveillance Cameras in New York Microsoft and the NYPD have jointly developed and launched a new electronic surveillance system to combat crime. This system links 3,000 surveillance cameras in Lower Manhattan to, among other things, police databases, street maps, crime records, and the 911 emergency hotline.

by R. Olschewsk Data protection regulations and the associated decisions are becoming increasingly complex, and specific issues often require a qualified legal review. The admissibility or inadmissibility of procedures often hinges on even minor changes to contracts or the wording of Consent or

Data protection regulations must be observed. When preparing the annual financial statements, auditors review a wide range of company documents. In doing so, they must also comply with data protection regulations. In principle, the auditor has a right of access under § 320(2), sentence 1

Model for Data Protection Officers The dual-control principle means that important measures should not be the sole responsibility of or carried out by a single person. The goal is to limit errors and opportunities for abuse, since the likelihood that a single person could be compromised is higher

With a view of the Rhine and Cologne’s Kranhäuser, Managing Director and attorney Marcus Belke led a one-day workshop for data protection officers and users from corporate groups. The workshop focused on current developments in data protection, practical experience, and further development

Does the government agency have to comply with data protection laws regarding the “tax evader CD”? Imagine the following hypothetical scenario: German federal agencies purchase a CD containing personal data on actual and/or alleged tax evaders. The seller is, for example, a bank employee who has obtained personal banking data

Federal Court of Justice Decision by K. Schiefer In a decision dated November 11, 2009, the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) adds another building block to the framework of data protection consent. The defendant operates a customer loyalty and discount program. On the registration form, the following text appears in bold and is bordered: