Archive: Publications
More is more: Better employee data protection for comprehensive use of workplace data
Dr Mena Teebken and Prof Thomas Hess identify the key challenges of data protection in the workplace. Five recommendations are intended to strengthen employees’ trust in data protection and address the needs of companies.
Prevalence and acceptance of working from home at the end of 2023
The ninth survey on the topic of home office (September 12–22, 2023) examines, among other things, corporate identification and the significance of working from home for employee recruitment.
Prevalence and acceptance of generative AI in Germany and in German workplaces
Generative artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly important in the working environment. The study examines the use, perception and concerns about generative artificial intelligence.
Increased Digitalisation as a Result of the Coronavirus? Home office in October 2022
The eighth home office survey (14-28 October 2022) examines the prevalence and acceptance of home office in Germany against the backdrop of the current energy crisis.
Effects of data portability on the willingness to use and pay for online services
Based on a conjoint analysis, the working paper examines the influence of actively communicating data portability on the willingness to use e-mail services.
Increased Digitalisation as a Result of the Coronavirus? Home office in March & June 2022
The sixth (03.-20.03.2022) and seventh (22.-29.06.2022) surveys examine the practice and acceptance of home office in Germany against the background of the expired home office obligation in March 2022.
Data Portability between Online Services
The working paper looks at users’ requirements for the right to data portability and shows how switching between online services could be facilitated.
Technoregulation in China: Bavarian Companies in the Social Credit System
The study is part of the bidt-funded consortium project “Learning from the ‘pioneer’? A multidisciplinary analysis of the Chinese social credit system and its impact on Germany”. The findings and recommendations…
Increased Digitalisation as a Result of the Coronavirus? Home office in September/October 2021
The fifth survey (20.09.-10.10.2021) examines the use and acceptance of home office in Germany against the background of the political upheaval and the coalition negotiations between the SPD, Bündnis 90/Die Grünen and FDP.
Increased Digitalisation as a Result of the Coronavirus? Home office in May 2021
The fourth survey (06-28 May 2021) examines the impact of the revision of the Infection Protection Act, which came into force on 23 April 2021.