New data protection rules: This is how companies react to the TDDDG!

New data protection rules: This is how companies react to the TDDDG!

The police crime statistics for the West Hesse police were published and shows both positive and worrying trends in regional crime development. An essential aspect of the data from Wiesbaden is the decline in total crime by 8.3 percent compared to the previous year.

The decline in burglaries by 32.4 percent is particularly noteworthy. This could be attributed to increased prevention measures and an increased information rate of 17.2 percent in these offenses. Efficient police work and the use of modern technologies seem to bear fruits, which the police in Wiesbaden from Antenne Mainz is.

developments in youth criminal law

A questionable trend is evident in the area of ​​youth crime. Overall, there was a decline, but the number of violent crimes rose among young people. The Wetzlar police call this an alarming reference to social problems that have to be viewed in a deepened manner.

In addition, there was a significant increase in cases of cyber crime, which are primarily due to the increasing digital networking. This is a special challenge for the police, since the clarification of such offenses is often more complicated.

regulation of digital services and data protection

In the course of the discussion about modern forms of crime, data protection is also becoming increasingly important. On December 01, 2021, the TDDDG (Telecommunication Digital Dienstatenschutz-Datenschutz-Act) came into force, the decisive regulations for the protection of personal data, including the use of cookies. It combines provisions of the Telemedia Act and the Telecommunications Act and thus replaces the previous regulations.

The TDDDG ensures that the storage of information or access to it is only permitted with the express consent of the user. This aspect becomes particularly relevant when you consider that data protection violations with fines can be proven up to 300,000 euros. The implementation of these regulations is monitored by the data protection supervisory authorities of the federal states. With regard to the legal framework, it is particularly important that companies adjust their cookie banners accordingly. Information and functions in the banner must be clear, understandable and user -friendly in order to meet the requirements. Techniques such as "Nudging" or "Dark Patterns" that urge users to consent are inadmissible and could result in legal consequences, such as Dr. Data protection shown.

Overall, it can be seen that both developments in crime statistics and progress in data protection indicate a profound change in society. These aspects are closely linked, since a changing feeling of security also affects trust in digital services.