Google will redefine its role in the use of reCAPTCHA under data protection law and, starting in April 2026, will no longer act as a data controller but as a data processor. Here’s what that means for businesses in practical terms and what they need to keep in mind going forward.
In Germany, the internal data protection officer enjoys extensive special protection against termination. Appointing an employee as a data protection officer is therefore a decision with long-term consequences. Here’s what that means in concrete terms for how companies organize their data protection practices.
A good Audit-Preparation requires clear responsibilities, structured documentation, and transparent processes. Learn how auditors think, what weaknesses commonly arise in data protection audits, and how you can prepare for an audit in a structured way.
The Allianz Risk Barometer 2026 shows how the use of AI is becoming one of the biggest business risks for companies worldwide. A major problem: In many cases, the adoption of AI is advancing faster than governance, regulation, and corporate culture can keep up.
Microsoft's latest „Cyber Pulse: An AI Security Report“ warns against the uncontrolled use of shadow AI agents. Here are specific measures that guarantee significantly higher security.
Data protection officers are facing a transformation: from compliance officers to strategic partners for AI governance. Learn why AI literacy is becoming a core competency for data protection officers and what responsibilities they will need to shoulder in the future.
We present a practical 5-step plan that companies can use to implement AI governance. Each step highlights common pitfalls and provides specific recommendations for action, supplemented by best practices.
The KRITIS Framework Act supplements existing IT security regulations by adopting an all-hazards approach. This includes protection against natural hazards, technical malfunctions, sabotage, terrorism, and other non-IT-related threats. Here you will find an overview of the key points of the KRITIS umbrella law.
Under the Pay Transparency Directive, companies in the EU will face new obligations by June 7, 2026, at the latest. Where the directive poses challenges under data protection law, and how companies can already develop strategies for providing information, reporting, and access GDPR-compliant.
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