A new position paper from the Internet industry highlights the key obstacles now facing the sector: grid connections, electricity prices and viable framework conditions are becoming decisive factors for the expansion of data centres in Germany. Without swift implementation of energy policy measures, there is a risk that investments will move elsewhere.

On the occasion of World Password Day, eco Association is publishing a representative YouGov survey showing that the traditional password is increasingly losing its role as the sole security mechanism. Nevertheless, the majority of Germans still consider their online passwords to be secure.

The interim assessment of digital policy after just under a year of the German federal government’s tenure is mixed: in the eco Digitalpuls, the Association of the Internet Industry evaluates key digital policy initiatives across six areas of action. The results show that, despite initial progress, German digital policy still lacks impact.

The Federal Cabinet has approved the three-month retention period of IP addresses. eco warns of legal risks, questionable effectiveness, and significant burdens for companies as well as for Germany as a digital business location.