Data Protection vs. Data Security: Understanding the Difference & Acting Accordingly

datenschutzvsdatensicherheit Data Protection vs. Data Security: Understanding the Difference & Acting Accordingly Ihr externer Datenschutzbeauftragter in Berlin | sofortdatenschutz.de

Introduction The terms data protection and data security are often confused, but for companies, it’s crucial to understand the difference. Although closely linked, they focus on different areas and have distinct goals. Misunderstanding them can lead to legal issues. This article explains the difference between data protection and data security, outlines their principles, and shows … Read more

Gender of customers isn’t a necessary requirement for online ticket purchases

25 Gender of customers isn't a necessary requirement for online ticket purchases Ihr externer Datenschutzbeauftragter in Berlin | sofortdatenschutz.de

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled in case C-394/23 (Mousse) that requesting a customer’s gender when purchasing a train ticket online is not a necessary requirement for a railway company. This request violates the principle of data minimization under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in this case, highlighting that companies must limit … Read more