German businesses report rising data protection burdens

German businesses and software providers are highlighting the increasing complexities and burdens associated with data protection regulations. Bitkom reports that 71 percent of companies believe current data protection standards hinder digitalization in Germany, with 92 percent describing the administrative effort as high. Many companies expressed concern that the GDPR makes business processes more complicated and that German authorities apply the rules too strictly.

In the healthcare sector, the rise of artificial intelligence has intensified the focus on securing sensitive medical data. Software provider simplyOrg emphasizes that for seminar and training management in healthcare, certifications such as ISO 27001 and C5, along with hosting in German data centers, have become essential criteria for building trust and ensuring compliance with the GDPR.