eco has warned of new cyber risks arising from the BND reform and has criticised, in particular, the handling of vulnerabilities, the role of the BSI and the BND’s expanded powers to intervene within Germany. The association is calling for tighter legal limits and effective independent prior scrutiny – particularly in relation to automated and AI-supported measures.

55 per cent believe they are likely to be deceived by deepfakes or other AI manipulation within the next five years   28 per cent expect damaging or abusive AI content to be created about them   eco calls for clear rules, understandable labelling and better awareness-raising  Berlin, 5 August 2026 – Fifty-five...

Eight months after NIS2 came into force, a recent eco survey reveals that implementation remains a challenge for many companies. Respondents identify documentation requirements, reporting processes, and risk analysis and management as the biggest hurdles. Ulrich Plate, an eco KRITIS expert, emphasises: “What’s crucial now is practical guidance and effective processes in day-to-day business operations.”

eco has warned against a German transitional regulation on the protection of minors on social media and is calling for uniform European guidelines based on the Digital Services Act.