Data security and data privacy are the top priority for TeamDrive.

Therefore, the protection of your personal information during our entire business process is a special concern for us.

It was our goal, using the most modern encryption technologies, to develop software with a well designed network architecture that would guarantee the confidentiality of all data, and that would enable only authorized persons to access the data. The results of our efforts are applied in the PrimeSharing system, and particularly in our TeamDrive software. To document this achievement, we asked an accredited specialist to audit the PrimeSharing solution. The expert opinions prepared this way were then appraised by the Independent Center for Privacy Protection Schleswig-Holstein Germany (ULD). For the consistent and successful realization of all aspects of data protection and data privacy, PrimeSharing TeamDrive software (Version 1.3) was awarded the Data Protection Seal of Approval in March 2007 for 2 years. (Verification number: 2-3/2005 valid until March 14th, 2009 )

Experts:
Accredited experts for IT security at ULD in Kiel, Germany

Andreas Bethke Dipl. Inf. (FH) at the Independent Center for Privacy Protection Schleswig-Holstein Germany, recognized specialist for IT products (technical) Address: An de Au 6 25548 Mühlenbarbek, Germany Phone 04822 – 33 19 Fax 04822 – 321 97 88 Mobile 0179 – 321 97 88 E-Mail ab@datenschutzkontor.de

Stephan Hansen-Oest Attorney at the Independent Center for Privacy Protection Schleswig-Holstein Germany recognized specialist for IT products (legal) Address: Speicherlinie 40 24937 Flensburg, Germany Phone 0461 – 213 53 Fax 0461 – 221 42 Mobile 0176 – 23 22 71 76 E-Mail sh@datenschutzkontor.de

Here is the link to the Short Expert Opinion

Here is the link to the recertification 2007 (in german only)

The Data Protection Seal of Approval was awarded by:

The Independent Center for Privacy Protection Schleswig-Holstein Germany (ULD)

Holenstrasse 98
24171 Kiel Germany
Telephone: +49 (0)431 -988 1200
E-Mail: siegel@datenschutzzentrum.de
Web: www.datenschutzzentrum.de/guetesiegel


What are the criteria for awarding of Seals of Approval?

This typically depends on the compatibility of the product with regulations for data protection and data security. Particular emphasis is placed on the considerations of data avoidance and data economy, data security and revision capability, as well as, on the guarantee of the rights of those affected. The ULD provides a catalog of requirements for IT products, which contains both legal and technical aspects. The catalog is updated on a regular basis.

Who prepares the expert opinions?

The expert opinions are prepared by specialists and specialist test centers accredited with the Independent Center for Privacy Protection. The accreditation at ULD requires that the requisite technical qualifications, reliability, and impartiality have been demonstrated. The ULD keeps a list, which can be viewed by the public, of the accredited specialists and specialist test centers.  Application documents and the register can be found on our homepage.

How long does the Seal of Approval process take?

The duration of the process is the combined duration of the product evaluation by the specialists and the duration of the conclusive examination by the ULD. Factors affecting the duration of the evaluation are, above all, the complexity of the product, but also the quality of the documentation and the user manual. In practice, this process takes a few months. If the evaluation detects deficiencies, their remediation can extend the duration of the evaluation. The same is true for the duration of the conclusive examination test which is determined by the quality and completeness of the expert opinion. Here too, in practice the process takes on average a few months, especially when multiple inquiries are necessary from the experts or the producers, and clarifications of the expert opinion by the experts.

Additional documents notable in connection with privacy protection:

Federal Office for Information Security (BSI)


IT Basic Protection

IT Basic Protection – the basis for IT security

Many work processes are controlled electronically, and large quantities of information are digitally stored, processed and transmitted over networks. This makes institutions in industry and administration, and every citizen dependent on the flawless operation of the IT used.

In view of the multifaceted and growing risk potential and the increasing dependency on IT software, all users are asking themselves regarding IT security: how, where, with what means can I achieve more security.

More information can be found at: IT-Grundschutz