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 […]
I’ve already written a post on the topic of mobile apps vs. web apps, which is based on the following core idea: it usually doesn’t make sense to use native apps (i.e., those developed specifically for your mobile operating system) and instead prefer web apps. Native apps often have deeper access rights to your device […]
It can happen in an instant: an accident, a break-in, damage—and suddenly, stress levels rise. In moments like these, it helps immensely if you don’t have to dig around for documents, phone numbers, or contacts. This article isn’t insurance advice (if you’re looking for that, check out Finanztip—a nonprofit organization that offers great analysis and […]