Security

“An encryption ban is practically unfeasible and violates fundamental rights”

In a joint declaration, the European police commissioners have issued a joint statement against end-to-end encryption. This is wrong and not in the interests of European citizens, states Oliver Dehning, Leader of the eco Security Competence Group at eco Association.

date 2024/04/29

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Portus Data Centers

date 2024/04/28

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Policy & Law

German Digital Services Act: eco Welcomes the Legal Certainty for Companies and Consumers, but Warns of the Risks of Blocking Internet Content

The Digital Services Act adopted by the German federal cabinet on 20 December 2023 is intended to transpose the European DSA into German law and ensure trustworthy digital services in Germany. Today, the law was passed by the German Federal Council.

date 2024/04/26

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Domains

2024 DNS Abuse Workshop @ Nordic Domain Days

14 May 2024 starting at 13:30pm CEST 11:30pm UTC/7:30am EDT 2024 DNS Abuse Workshop @ Nordic Domain Days eco's topDNS Initiative & iQ Global invite you to the third DNS Abuse Workshop at Nordic Domain Days 2024 in Stockholm! 2024 will be a turning point in the discussion about DNS abuse and online harms....

date 2024/05/14 placeStockholm / Remote

Event

KRITIS

NIS in Space with eco and DLR: Critical Infrastructures in Space and on Earth

Satellites naturally count as critical infrastructure – however, only a small part of their ground stations are regulated by law as “critical infrastructures” (known as "KRITIS "in Germany). The eco met the DLR event in April, which shed light on the future legal implications of the NIS2 and the German KRITIS Umbrella Act and provided concrete examples of how to best prepare for attacks.

date 2024/04/25

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Policy & Law

eco Criticises Draft Law on Data Retention Presented by Hesse in Germany

The agreement reached by the German traffic light coalition on the so-called "Quick Freeze" procedure for Internet investigations is met with a counter-proposal in the German Federal Council.

date 2024/04/25

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AI in Practice - Data Ecosystems

Help shape the future of the data economy! The "Data Ecosystems" working group of the eco Association's "AI in Practice" initiative cordially invites you to the next event. At a time when AI requires increased data sharing and the formation of data ecosystems is inevitable, it is crucial to explore opportunities to tap...

date 2024/04/23

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AI in Practice - Framework Conditions

Join us in exploring the legal framework for the use of AI in companies. Actively engage in discussions on the future of AI regulation! The 'Framework Conditions' working group of the eco Association's 'AI in Practice' initiative cordially invites you to the next meeting. We analyse and design relevant legal frameworks...

date 2024/04/23

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AI in Practice - Infrastructure

The 'Infrastructure' working group of the eco Association's 'AI in Practice' initiative is looking forward to your contribution at the next meeting. The range of topics is suitable for representatives of infrastructure ecosystems, data centers, networks, cloud and edge providers. Initial statements/critical aspects: Without...

date 2024/04/23

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AI in Practice - Data & Services

The 'Data & Services' working group of the eco Association's “AI in Practice' initiative is looking forward to welcoming you to the next meeting. Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming our working world. It is crucial to understand and utilise the latest applications. In addition, new business areas are...

date 2024/04/23

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