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Single sign-on

What does Single sign-on?

The term "Single sign-on“ (roughly translated from German: “single sign-on”) describes the method by which a user, after logging in once at their workstation, on a website, or in an app, gains access to other IT systems or applications, so that they do not have to log in separately to each individual system or service. Examples of single sign-on services include logging in to other websites or services using Facebook, Twitter, or Google credentials. For users, Single sign-on quite comfortable, from the point of view of IT security and data protection are associated with certain risks.

Practical example

In day-to-day business Single sign-on important role, for example when it comes to protection and legally compliant Processing of personal data.

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