Honorary citizen Werner Osterbrink died – Wittichenau mourns!

Honorary citizen Werner Osterbrink died – Wittichenau mourns!

A quick look at the news shows that there is currently no shortage of moving events in the lives of the Wittichenauers. Just today we received the sad news of the death of honorary citizen Werner Osterbrink, a man who was deeply rooted in the community. As the city of Wittichenau reports in its article, Osterbrink died at the age of 83. His achievements for the city and its citizens will not be forgotten. He was a formative personality and enjoyed great respect and recognition.

Werner Osterbrink was honored for his tireless commitment to Wittichenau and was made an honorary citizen two years ago. His friendly nature and commitment were a role model for many residents. His achievements went far beyond everyday concerns and left a void in the city.

Preparing for the digital future

But changes are not only coming in Wittichenau. New regulations have also been established in the area of ​​data protection. On December 1st, 2021, the TDDDG, i.e. the Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act, came into force and supplements the already applicable provisions of the GDPR. Interestingly, the law was only renamed in May 2024, when the term “telemedia” was replaced by “digital services,” while the content was largely retained, as the Dr. Data Protection website reports.

The regulations not only regulate access to data, but also implement the opt-in principle for cookies. Importantly, users only need to consent if their data is being processed, which must be indicated by clear cookie banners. Such banners are required if processing that requires consent takes place. A violation can be expensive - fines of up to 300,000 euros can be imposed.

The protection of personal data

Consumers can breathe a sigh of relief because the new regulations place a high priority on data protection. Technically necessary cookies, such as for session management, can still be used without the consent of the user. The responsibility for enforcing these regulations lies with the data protection supervisory authorities of the federal states, as stated in a publication by Data Protection Berlin.

In this rapidly changing world, it is of utmost importance for citizens to be informed about their rights and how to handle personal data. A good relationship with public authorities can ensure that everyone receives appropriate information. We should pull together here to ensure a high level of data protection from which everyone can ultimately benefit.

With the legacy of Werner Osterbrink and a careful look at future challenges in data protection, the way is paved for a strong and committed Wittichenau. Whether in everyday life or on digital terrain – people continue to work here for the citizens, and that is what makes the city so special. We will keep you updated.

For further information about Werner Osterbrink, please visit the city of Wittichenau website: wittichenau.de. Data protection information can be found at dr-datenschutz.de and datenschutz-berlin.de.