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AI, security & data protection ,
clearly, for SMB owners

Regular, practical insights on AI, security and data protection for SMB owners in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Read freely. If you ever want a second opinion on your own situation, just write, but no pressure.

Topics
3 areas
DACH focus
DE · AT · CH
Since
2014
Curator
Eduardo Sieber, portrait, smiling, neutral background, Berlin
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Eduardo Sieber
Curator · Berlin
Focus
DE · AT · CH
Experience
10+ years hands-on
  • Free to read, share, and reference
  • DACH focus: DE · AT · CH
  • Curated by one person, not a content farm
  • Plain language, not jargon
Topics covered

Three topics. One place to learn.

These are the three areas SMB owners ask about most. Browse the tools, read the latest insights, everything is free. Reach out only if you'd like a second opinion on something specific.

AI

AI for your team

Where to start with AI tools, what to skip, and how to bring them into your work without disrupting the team. Curated picks and short reviews on the tool pages.

  • Tool reviews
  • Use-case ideas
  • What to watch out for
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Security

Practical security

Security hygiene for SMBs without a dedicated IT team, concrete habits, no fear-mongering. Short reads, not white papers.

  • Basics worth doing
  • Awareness for the team
  • What to do if something goes wrong
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Data protection

Data protection, in plain language

Understand what actually matters for your records, contracts and tools, without the textbook. Pointers, not legal advice.

  • Records & contracts
  • Privacy & cookies basics
  • Questions worth asking a lawyer
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How to use this site

How to use this site

Three ways to get value, all free, no signup. If you'd like personal input on top, that's available too — but it's not the point of the site.

  1. 1

    Browse the tools

    Curated picks per niche and topic. Each tool comes with a short review, a data-protection note and links, so you can decide what fits you.

    Step 1
  2. 2

    Read the insights

    Short, regular notes on what changed this week in AI, security and data protection. Skim what's relevant, ignore what's not.

    Step 2
  3. 3

    Ask when you're stuck

    When a tool or a rule doesn't fit your specific situation, send a question. You get a straight, personal answer — no sales call.

    Step 3
By industry

Industries this library covers

Sector-specific tool reviews and insights for SMBs whose data-protection and security needs run above average. Browse the tools and insights — that's where most of the practical detail lives.

Available

Doctors & therapists

Patient data, secure mail (KIM) and tools, pragmatic, audit-ready.

Ask about your industry
Available

Hospitality & food retail

POS systems, reservation data, staff management. GDPR without drama.

Ask about your industry
Coming soon

Event production & agencies

Client and crew data, cloud workflows, external supplier chains.

Coming soon

Law firms, consultants & brokers

Client confidentiality, secure communication, AI in regulated work.

Coming soon

Retail & boutiques

POS, online shop and customer data, one coherent setup.

Insights

Recent insights

Short, practical posts, what you actually need to know this week.

GDPR
4 May 2026

EU-US Data Privacy Framework: what changes for SMBs in 2026

Adequacy decision, standard contractual clauses, US cloud tools, a sober status check for smaller businesses.

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AI
22 April 2026

ChatGPT in daily practice: templates that actually save time

Three concrete prompts and a privacy setup suitable even for client data.

Read more
Security
9 April 2026

Phishing 2026: why staff awareness alone is no longer enough

Technical protections that even small teams without an IT department can activate in an afternoon.

Read more
Personal note

Site not enough? Write me.

Most questions get answered by the tools and insights above, please dig in there first. If you'd still like a second opinion on something specific to your business, my inbox is open.

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