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The threat situation for SMEs in Germany is getting worse, say 74 percent of the security experts surveyed in the eco Security Study 2021. Cyber criminals know the common and current security vulnerabilities, for example on email servers, and specifically look for systems that have not yet closed them.

eco plans to present the prestigious award for the Internet industry on 8 December as part of Cloud Expo Europe at the “Messe Frankfurt” trade fair. It's now possible to submit applications in six categories until 30 August. In advance: eco://congress on eco stage with panel discussions and presentations.

eco & i2Coalition invite you to an update on the transfer of personal data and data protection on both sides of the Atlantic. Join us for this Transatlantic Dialogue to discuss the application of the new Standard Contractual Clauses and the status of policy development on the protection of personal data between the EU and the US.

Anyone wishing to transfer personal data from the EU to the US or other third countries must rely on standard contractual clauses (SCCs), especially since the end of the EU/US Privacy Shield, in order not to risk a violation of data protection law. The eco Association and the international law firm Fieldfisher provide assistance...

The smartphone is our all-time companion, even on holiday at the beach or a lake, and is therefore at risk in many situations. The eco Association gives the mobile users 7 tips to keep in mind in order to prevent unauthorised data access.

Gaia-X is driving the data economy – and putting the economy to the test. “Digital value creation relies on cooperation, collaboration and coopetition,” says Michael Jochem, Member of the Board of Directors Gaia-X Association for Data and Cloud (AISBL) in this interview. He explains what data and agriculture have in common, and why the value of data must be measurable for Gaia-X to take off.

The eco member global IP action AG is a Swiss provider for the protection of intellectual property such as digital trademarks and domains, copyrights and patents. The company protects intellectual property (IP) for clients against criminal abuse on the Internet.

Under what conditions do citizens trust in secure, digital identities and systems, such as the digital vaccination card and the electronic identity card? In this interview, we will be talking to the German Federal Data Protection Commissioner Prof. Ulrich Kelber on Self-Sovereign Identities (SSI) and digital business models according to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) gold standard. What are the opportunities for companies that offer privacy-compliant products and services?

The application phase for the eco://award 2021 has started: "Get your application in for the coveted Internet industry award by 23 August."

Holidays at the beach or lake and eternalising shared family experiences via photos – that’s what many people wish for at the moment. But is it really safe to share pictures of children and young people via messenger services or social media platforms? Alexandra Koch-Skiba, Head of the eco Complaints Office, reveals what parents should look out for to ensure that their holiday photos do not lead to any unpleasant surprises.