“We must make AI safe, trustworthy and successful”, says eco board member Prof. Norbert Pohlmann.

Prof. Norbert Pohlmann, on the need for transparency in algorithms, and keeping the human being in the decision-making loop in the development of AI systems. Read more on dotmagazine.

The European Parliament has adopted the EU Cybersecurity Act. Product manufacturers across Europe are now called upon to take appropriate measures to protect their systems against attacks.

Klaus Landefeld on responsibility for IT security and how combatting crime has paradoxically become one of the greatest threats to security in cyber space.

Read more on dotmagazine.

In the course of the most recent data scandal, the German Federal Minister for Justice Katarina Barley has called for stricter rules for the operators of Internet platforms. eco Association Chair Oliver Süme comments.

Encryption is an effective means to prevent this kind of attack and data theft. Therefore, the German federal government should more strongly support and drive forward the development and dissemination of user-friendly encryption technologies.

From 9th to 11th October 2018, experts and companies from all over the world will be exchanging views and experiences on new solutions and issues relating to IT and Internet security at it-sa – the largest European trade fair for IT security. eco – Association of the Internet Industry and the Alliance for the Strengthening of Digital Infrastructures point out in this context that Internet security already starts at its foundations: namely, with data centers and other operators of digital infrastructures.

Hot on the heels of the GDPR, the European Union is working towards a sister regulation, the ePrivacy Regulation. In a video interview, Oliver Süme, Chair of the eco Association, explains the current status of the legislation and what companies need to be prepared for.

Read more on dotmagazine.

Oliver Süme, Chair of the Board at eco, has the following comment to make on the penalty guidelines for the Network Enforcement Act (NetzDG) presented on Friday, 23rd March.

Although the European Court of Justice (EUCJ) declared as recently as December 2016 that blanket data retention without cause is incompatible with European fundamental rights, the EU Council has not deviated from its plans for European data retention. A paper already in circulation in the media shows just how concrete the...