Data Protection

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What must be included in a website Impressum in 2025?

Before launching a website, operators targeting the DACH region should have a legal notice in place—commonly known as an ‘Impressum’. Most websites also require provider identification. Depending on the industry and the website’s content, additional disclosures may be required.…

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How do EU cookie laws affect your business?

Cookies can be useful, but these small files often raise serious privacy concerns. To protect user privacy, the EU Cookie Law requires that tracking technologies may only be used after obtaining explicit user consent. This opt-in process has been mandatory for several years. This…

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What is a proxy server?

A proxy server acts as an intermediary between your device and the internet, concealing your IP address and facilitating access to certain content. But what types of proxy servers are there, and how do they benefit load balancing and security? In our article, you’ll learn how…

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How can you increase password security?

Password security is often an underestimated measure in the fight against cybercrime. By choosing strong passwords, using password managers, regularly checking for leaks, and responding appropriately to breaches, you can protect your digital identity. Here, we’ll show you what to…

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How to use PGP encryption for email

Online privacy is a sensitive issue that affects experts and amateurs alike. Whether you’re posting on social networks, carrying out banking transactions, or buying from an online store, your data is not always sufficiently protected. The same applies to e-mails. Don’t let cyber…

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What are cyberattacks and how to prevent them

Cyberattacks pose a threat to individuals, businesses, and government agencies alike. Criminals are constantly coming up with new techniques to cause as much damage as possible. Their motives vary widely—from pure greed to the pursuit of political goals. But how can you protect…

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How to delete a Steam account step by step

If you no longer want to use Steam for downloads or to play computer games, you may want to delete your Steam account. In that case, it’s recommended to fully remove your data from the database. Unfortunately, this is currently only possible via Steam Support. If you want to…

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What is data mining? Analysis methods for big data

The volume of global data increases by about 40 percent each year, and companies are eager to tap into this steady rise of digital data in order to grow their business online. However, big data alone doesn’t provide insights. This is where data mining comes into play. These…

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How to create a strong password

It only takes a few seconds for a hacker to gain access to your private data without you having any idea. More often than not, a password is the only means of protection when logging into online services; and if it is too obvious, it will not prove too much of a challenge for…

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What is the best password manager?

Would you give your account number to a stranger? Most probably not. But millions of internet users may as well be giving away their personal data (and money!) when using passwords that hackers can crack in a matter of seconds. Password managers provide methods for creating and…

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