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Whether it’s online banking, online shopping or social media – many digital activities involve the processing of data that needs to be protected. Even simple measures can reduce the risk of data misuse – get started straight away!

There comes a time in every family when a child wants their own smartphone or parents feel better when their child has one. We'll tell you what you can look out for.

Taking photos and videos of their own children is part of everyday life for many families. But there are good reasons for not wanting to have pictures of your children online. Here we tell you why!

Health data is some of the most personal information we have, as it reveals a lot about our physical and mental state. You should therefore pay particular attention to this data and not carelessly entrust it to others unless you absolutely have to.

In times when there are political and social crises to overcome all over the world, it is more important than ever to get politically involved and there are countless ways to get active. Taking part in online petitions is particularly popular. Find out more here!

You are never unobserved on the internet. Websites and apps collect data about your behavior. "Tracking is harmless to a certain extent, but it can also overstep the boundaries of privacy. Here you can find out what happens to the data and what you can do about it.

There are many ways to get in touch with others via the internet, to share information and to be entertained. One possibility that combines all these types of exchange is called "social media". But what does it mean and how does it work?

How can you build a relationship if you don't see each other? How can you trust someone you don't know? Are romantic relationships and friendships online only for young people? When does such anonymous contact become dangerous?

The internet, and social networks in particular, offer radical ideologies and groups an anonymous space to spread their messages and gain potential followers. This allows you to identify radicalization at an early stage.

A shipping service provider claims that your parcel will arrive late and sends a link to track your shipment, even though you haven't ordered anything? Then it may be a phishing email. We explain how you can recognize fraudulent emails more quickly.

Have you ever ordered something online and never received the goods? Or have you suddenly had strange charges on your credit card? We'll show you how to recognize a fake store and introduce you to the fake store finder from the consumer advice center, which can help.

Without media-savvy people, we would sometimes be at a loss in everyday life, because even making coffee can nowadays require digital skills as part of media literacy. Here you can find out which skills and abilities are particularly important.

How can we distinguish true news from fake news? You can help by taking a digital news test, using a fact finder or listening to a podcast. In order to recognize possible fake news, we have summarized important tips and links for you. How can I avoid fake news? Where can I find competent advice? You'll find the answers here.

The advantages of an e-mail over a letter are obvious: it is faster and less expensive than sending it by mail. Electronic archiving is also less expensive. Its electronic form means that it can be automated. And in addition to the ease of handling an e-mail, we can also respond to e-mails quickly and easily. But how do I create an e-mail address? We explain it to you step by step.

The term artificial intelligence - AI for short - is omnipresent in media and political debates. But what exactly is AI? How and where do we encounter it in everyday life? In the following article, we show examples of applications and discuss the latest developments around ChatGPT.

"I'll google that for a minute." Information can be found quickly with the help of search engines. But good searches are not always easy. We explain how reverse image search works, what algorithms have to do with search results and what alternatives there are to Google.

Messenger apps allow us to communicate quickly and easily - with friends, family and colleagues. In this article, we explain the different apps available, how they work and what role data protection plays.

Photos often capture the best moments in life. But you know how it is: quickly snapped on the smartphone, the abundance of photos is hardly ever looked at later. The solution: digital photo books that are easy to share and give as gifts. We have lots of creative design tips for you!

Just one more video, one more game, one more swipe - and suddenly hours have passed. What risks are associated with excessive media consumption and what can we do about it? How does mindful, balanced media consumption affect our own well-being? We have some practical tips for you.

The amount of data we process every day is constantly growing - as is the need for storage space. Storing data in a cloud, i.e. outside of your own device, is therefore becoming increasingly popular. But what exactly is a cloud? What is there to consider in terms of data security?

You search for a product on the Internet and then matching advertisements for similar products appear everywhere? This is no coincidence, but the result of web tracking and cookies that track your activities. We explain how you can protect yourself so that you can move around the digital space as uninfluenced as possible.