Data retention guidelines have been under discussion throughout Europe for years. We clarify the current situation, what it is, which data are stored and which advantages and disadvantages are discussed. This means data retention By definition, data retention means the storage of personal data over a long period of time. The information usually originates [...]

Behind the simple term "Cloud Act" hides the possibility for US authorities to access personal data throughout Europe. In this article, you can find out exactly what is behind it and how the law came into being. What is the CLOUD Act? The CLOUD Act is a law originating in the USA. "CLOUD" is [...]

When using patient data, strict rules apply with regard to data protection. We will provide you with a brief overview of digital patient files, the transfer of patient data to third parties and the necessary declaration of consent. The storage of patient data Whether in a doctor's surgery, a pharmacy, hospitals or other medical [...]

From photos of pupils in class, to the school homepage, to exchanges in social networks - schools are also subject to the GDPR. We will explain how data protection in schools affects schools and what teachers, pupils and parents should take into account. The GDPR affects many areas of schools. In the following, we [...]

"Save the Internet” is a net neutrality campaign launched by several non-governmental organizations. The following article explains what is behind the demonstrations to save the Internet and what net neutrality means. This means net neutrality The concept of net neutrality is based on equal rights of data transmission. This means that services on the [...]

Secure passwords are a must for all accounts on the Internet. However, good passwords are not easy to remember. The password manager KeePass and TeamDrive will help you with that! What is KeePass? KeePass is free software that stores all your passwords securely. The password safe KeePass 2 is available for all current Windows [...]

Gamescom 2019 opened its doors at the Cologne trade fair last week Tuesday. This year, cloud gaming is one of the highlights. We will explain what it is all about! What is Gamescom? Gamescom is the world's largest games fair for video and PC games. In addition to various games, new software and hardware [...]

With the ever-increasing choice of different providers and offerings, choosing a cloud service does not necessarily become easier. OneDrive, Dropbox or even the iCloud vie for customers! What is OneDrive? OneDrive is Microsoft's online storage service. It was founded in 2007 under the name Windows Live Folders. Similar to Apple's iCloud, Dropbox or GoogleDrive, [...]

If you want to keep confidential documents at home, you can use a safe. Deutsche Bank customers now have the option of storing their documents digitally in a cloud in an eSafe. In this way, they should not only be secure, but also available at all times. We have examined it for you in [...]

Try TeamDrive's secure cloud solution now! The popular photo platform Flickr announced at the beginning of April that it would introduce automated image verification. This is its reaction to the current discussion about copyright on the Internet. An ideal time to take a look at the current state of copyright law, especially in connection [...]

In our everyday online life, we are constantly in contact with the subject of encrypting data - even unconsciously. For example, when you visit our website with https, you are part of a secure connection. Data encryption lacks awareness In Germany, however, there is often still a lack of awareness for the encryption of [...]

Photos, videos, notes, Excel spreadsheets and app content: Sooner or later, both businesses and home users will wonder where to store files.  But also the protection of the respective storage locations against unauthorized access by third parties or against loss is worth some consideration. Against the background of the basic data protection regulation and [...]