Many people believe that a file is completely gone as soon as it’s moved to the recycle bin and the bin is emptied. In reality, this usually only removes the reference to the file in the file system. The actual data remains on the storage medium – and will stay there until it is eventually […]
Author: digitaleordnung_autor
If you feel like your calendar is controlling you instead of the other way around, you’re not alone. Many professionals are caught in a loop of back-to-back meetings, often with little clarity, purpose, or outcome. The solution isn’t just better time management—it’s a shift in mindset: Do fewer meetings and make the ones you do […]
In an increasingly digital world where our devices, networks, and services rely almost entirely on continuous power supply, it’s often hard to imagine that things could suddenly change. Yet time and again, we hear about unexpected power outages—most recently widespread ones in Southern Europe—that plunge entire regions into darkness and chaos. Such events not only […]
If you live in Germany, you’ve probably already heard: the electronic patient record (in German, elektronische Patientenakte or ePA) is coming – and it’s for all individuals with statutory health insurance. The system is being introduced using an opt-out process. This means: you will automatically receive an ePA – unless you actively object. What exactly […]
Messenger apps have become an integral part of our everyday lives. Whether it’s WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, or Threema – everyone uses them for private or professional communication. The choice of service is usually based on which messenger most of your friends use. From a data protection and IT security perspective, however, this is rarely the […]