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The implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in companies is an important step toward innovation and efficiency. But with opportunities come risks. In this blog article, we take a look at AI risks and the importance of robust AI governance.
AI & Machine LearningBritta Daffner5 minutes
The MOSS sales tax procedure is a simplified sales tax accounting, which should make it possible to account for electronic services. Here we explain this form of accounting by means of the MOSS procedure.
Regulations & LawsMoreThanDigital5 minutes
Software supply chain is the new topic for all manufacturing companies - and will soon affect more and more companies. Because all of a sudden, authorities, certifiers and customers want to know everything about what's in digital products. How did this come about, what is it about in detail, and what should be kept in mind?
Regulations & LawsPhilipp Schneidenbach9 minutes
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it is often difficult to meet the data protection requirements according to the GDPR. Even with few resources for this topic, the data protection requirements apply to SMEs just as they do to larger companies, and so SMEs are not spared from audits by the data protection supervisory authorities. However, the need to act in a data protection-compliant manner should not only be seen in connection with possible fines and loss of reputation, but should also be used as a competitive advantage in view of the growing importance of data protection for end customers as well as in B2B business.
Data protectionDIGITAL BREAKFAST7 minutes
EU Commission proposed April 2021 first-ever legal framework for AI. But some Asian countries are following suit, not only to lead in the development of AI systems but also to create a positive environment for the use of AI. Leading the way is China. Will a global set of rules from China soon follow?
AI & Machine LearningBritta Daffner6 minutes
Cyberattacks are increasing. These 3 cybersecurity tips will help you secure your critical assets and data
IT-Security & Cyber SecurityElijah Falode6 minutes
With the decision (Case C-311/18), the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has declared the so-called "Privacy Shield" for data transfers to the USA to be invalid. The use of so-called standard contractual clauses must also be viewed critically in light of US surveillance laws. Possible courses of action for data-exporting companies have therefore been restricted. This article on international data traffic shows what companies must now do.
Data protectionKarin Dietl4 minutes
Sch-rems II rulings have shaken up international data transfers. The Privacy Shield agreement with the US was declared invalid and now most companies have resorted to the so-called EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC). In a second ruling, however, the ECJ also commented on the SCCs and new SCC contract sets were put on the table, which now have to be transferred.
Data protectionYves Gogniat5 minutes
Some say Bitcoin cannot be stopped, others claim it is only a matter of time before it is banned. At the same time, however, it is clear that states have no interest in strong parallel currencies and are under pressure to act. They have a whole arsenal of measures at their disposal for their reaction, which they can bring into position against Bitcoin. The Bitcoin price would correct accordingly.
Regulations & LawsDr. Patrick Schueffel12 minutes
Privacy Shield. Over and done with. Suddenly everything is different - and without a grace period. The ECJ's ruling on Schrems II and the EU-US Privacy Shield brings the issue of EU data protection back to the forefront.
Data protectionPhilipp Schneidenbach6 minutes
When employees use their private devices, such as smartphones or laptops, as work equipment, it becomes complicated for employers. On the one hand, employees want to work on their familiar devices, but on the other hand, management is obliged to comply with data protection. However, this dilemma between practicality and compliance can be solved.
Data protectionKarin Dietl5 minutes
The worldwide political containment attempts of the COVID 19 virus make global mass surveillance and digital movement restrictions socially acceptable also in the West. There is considerable doubt as to whether this surveillance culture is useful in terms of informed and democratic pandemic control.
CultureSimone Belko10 minutes
