15. Dirk Freytag, President of the Bundesverband Digitale Wirtschaft (BVDW) e.V. - Digital Edition

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Dirk Freytag, President of the Bundesverband Digitale Wirtschaft (BVDW) e.V. - Digital Edition

How do we create a positive mindset for the use of data in Germany?

What course must the new government and the European Union set for the digital transformation of the economy and society? Why is it important to establish a new culture for dealing with data in Germany? And specifically: Why is the data protection officer not called the data usage officer? Dirk Freytag, President of the Bundesverband Digitale Wirtschaft (BVDW) e.V. and member of the advisory board of the German government's Digital Services Act (DSA), talk about this with podcast host Harald R. Fortmann. Both emphasize the importance of a mindset change in dealing with data and the involvement of society in the digital transformation, as a comparison with other countries shows that Germany is lagging behind when it comes to data-supported innovations.

An overview of the contents of this episode:

• Digital economy needs a clear political framework
• Data is crucial for innovation and value creation
• New data culture needed to exploit opportunities
• Data usage commissioner can promote the use of data
• Involving society in the digital transformation
• Digital transformation is crucial for the future of the economy
• Positive mindset needed for changes in data use
• Digital Ministry could drive digitalization forward
• Necessary for the digital economy: skilled workers from abroad
• Strengthening the digital economy is necessary to survive internationally

Further links:

• Dirk Freytag on Linkedin
• Bundesverband Digitale Wirtschaft e.V. Website
• Article Horizont: "Was die Digitale Wirtschaft von der nächsten Regierung erwartet“
• Harald R. Fortmann on Linkedin
• Deininger Website

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Suits & Sneakers is a podcast for decision-makers. In the digital edition, managing partner Harald R. Fortmann speaks with leaders on topics such as digital transformation, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, new technologies and trends, and leadership in the digital age.

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About this podcast production

• The intro voice-over of the podcast was recorded by Chérine De Bruin.
• The Deininger podcast “Suits & Sneakers” is a TON.EINS production.