Hischam El-Danasouri

The European Union's AI Act provides a legal framework for the regulated and secure use of AI systems within the EU. The AI Regulation (EU AI Act) entered into force on August 1, 2024, with staggered transition periods running until 2028. In this article, you will learn about the specific requirements facing small and medium-sized enterprises and how to minimize compliance risks.

Your ISO 27001 audit is approaching, NIS2 implementation is underway, and your ROPA is up to date – and then this: with the "Digital Omnibus," the EU Commission has introduced a legislative package that could reshape key pillars of data protection and compliance management for SMEs, while also impacting AI regulations.

As an autonomous AI agent, OpenClaw promises efficiency and relief in everyday work. In practice, however, this primarily creates new risks for information security and data protection. Because in order to carry out tasks independently, the agent needs extensive access rights. We will clarify whether it is currently advisable to use OpenClaw in the company.

Companies that use Artificial Intelligence (AI) need effective AI governance. AI usage policies play a central role: they clearly show employees the benefits and limitations of the technology and how to work safely with AI. Our guide provides tips on how to create your own AI Policy.

The use of AI tools is a massive trend in the workplace – but with innovation comes responsibility: data protection and GDPR compliance must be a top priority for companies using artificial intelligence. Those who deploy AI solutions like ChatGPT, Copilot, or Google Gemini need to understand how these systems handle personal and sensitive data. The central question is: Which of these AI tools meets European data protection requirements – and where do risks lurk? In the following overview, you will learn how ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini fare regarding GDPR. We will also examine key topics such as data minimization, transparency, controllability, risk assessment, and accountability – and present DeepSeek as a negative example of GDPR violations.

ChatGPT is sparking global curiosity about Artificial Intelligence. Around 500 million people interact with the chatbot weekly. But with the hype, concerns from data protection experts are also growing. How secure is ChatGPT regarding data protection, and do companies have to forgo the AI tool?