Digital Services & Tools

Does your company use Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, or AWS? If so, you are transferring personal data to the United States. Transatlantic data transfers were previously legally secure, but a US Supreme Court ruling in June 2026 has shaken this foundation. Almost every organization in Europe is affected.

Managing all requirements and documentation across GDPR, NIS2, and AI compliance is a particular challenge, especially for SMEs. Many companies still manage their compliance data and tasks manually in spreadsheets. In day-to-day operations, it's easy to quickly lose track of time and a clear overview. A GRC platform eases the burden, but is it the right solution for SMEs?

WeTransfer is a popular online service for sending large file attachments – but what about data protection? Discussions surrounding access rights in the terms and conditions and data storage on US servers raise important questions for compliance officers. This article provides a GDPR compliance check and demonstrates how SwissTransfer performs as a data protection-compliant alternative.

How secure is the data you store in Google Drive? And can that security be improved? We have put together information and tips on Google Drive and data privacy to ensure your data stays truly secure.

Website operators must obtain user consent for storing and processing data when using Google Ads or Google Analytics. Since March 2024, the use of Google Consent Mode has been mandatory for them. We provide information on what this means for you in practice.

Whether you are already using the Meta Pixel or are just planning to implement it, here you will find everything you need to know about the data protection requirements and how to use the Meta Pixel in a way that is as GDPR-compliant as possible.

The CRM tool HubSpot is a valuable asset for companies in customer acquisition and sales. However, storing large amounts of personal data also raises data protection concerns. Read on to learn about the applicable regulations.

Data processing abroad is a critical issue. What must be considered when company employees process or access personal data while visiting insecure third countries?

Video surveillance in the workplace is a hotly debated topic that concerns both employers and employees—and occasionally even ends up in court. What is the legal situation here? And why is camera surveillance in the workplace problematic under data protection law?

Third-party cookies, which are set when visiting almost any website, are set to be phased out. This poses a problem for many advertisers, as cookie-based tracking is a massive market. So, what is the alternative? And is it more compliant with data protection regulations?

The newsletter management provider Mailchimp is used by startups and large corporations alike. However, because the practical tool is operated by a US company, ensuring GDPR compliance can be challenging for businesses.