In the digital world, the protection of sensitive data is becoming increasingly important. Companies from various industries face the challenge of processing personal information securely and in compliance with the law. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) sets clear requirements for the storage, processing, and exchange of this data within the European Union (EU).
Industries with special data protection requirements
The GDPR affects virtually all companies that process personal data. However, particularly stringent requirements apply to the following industries:
- Financial services: Banks, insurance companies and financial institutions process large amounts of sensitive financial and credit information that must be stored in the EU.
- healthcare: Hospitals and medical practices manage particularly sensitive health data. Their transfer outside the EU is only permitted under strict conditions.
- Telecommunications and IT services: Companies that store communication content or internet usage data must ensure GDPR-compliant measures.
- Public sector and authorities: Public authorities process citizens’ personal data and must ensure the highest data protection standards.
- E-commerce and online services: Online trading companies are obliged to store customer data securely and to remain within the EU when processing data.
- Human Resources (HR)Employers must process employee data in compliance with the GDPR and may not transfer it to non-EU countries without further protective measures.
- educational institutions: Universities and schools are also subject to strict data protection regulations.
- Marketing and advertising: Companies that use personal data for targeted advertising must ensure that it is processed in compliance with the GDPR.
Technological solutions for secure data processing in SAP
An example of an innovative and data protection compliant solution in the area of sensitive data processing is GOpus® eInvoiceThis solution enables companies to create and send e-invoices directly from various SAP modules, including:
- SAP SD (Sales and Distribution)
- SAP FI (Financial Accounting)
- SAP MM (Material Management)
- SAP Service Invoicing
- SAP IS-H (for healthcare)
- SAP IS-U (for the utilities industry)
Why GOpus® eInvoice is a safe choice
- Direct processing within SAP: All invoice data is processed exclusively within the SAP system – without external middleware or third-party providers.
- Integrated conversion to e-invoice formats: The conversion to standards such as ZUGFeRD and XRechnung takes place directly in SAP, making additional conversion tools unnecessary.
- Maximum data security: No sharing of sensitive data with external service providers or cloud platforms.
- GDPR compliance & PEPPOL integration: By working with a German PEPPOL provider with data centers in Germany, the highest level of security is guaranteed – free from risks due to the US Cloud Act.
Conclusion: Data protection as a competitive advantage
Companies that proactively address data protection and security not only benefit from improved compliance but also from increased trust among their customers and partners. Solutions like GOpus® eInvoice demonstrate that it is possible to combine the highest security standards with efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
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