Unknown man damages Mercedes in Bietigheim-Bissingen and escapes!

Unknown man damages Mercedes in Bietigheim-Bissingen and escapes!

On May 30, 2025, a Mercedes was intentionally damaged in Bietigheim-Bissingen. An unknown perpetrator destroyed the side window of the vehicle and then escaped undetected. The police are currently looking for witnesses who can provide information about the incident in order to identify the perpetrator or perpetrators. The extent of the damage remains unclear, but the incident is a worrying sign of the increase in vandalism in the region. Further information can be found at lkz.de.

This incident is not the only current event that is being discussed in public. There are also developments in the area of ​​data protection that are important for many. The Data Protection Conference (DSK) has passed a resolution regarding the new “pure subscription models” that defines data protection requirements. These models allow users to read content on media websites, either by taking out a subscription or by providing their data for personalized advertising. It is important to emphasize that with a Pure subscription there is no tracking of user behavior.

Data protection and pure subscription models

The DSK resolution aims to make the data protection supervisory authorities' review standards more transparent and reduce legal uncertainty in the media industry. Subscribers to a Pur subscription do not receive a lower amount of content than users who have agreed to tracking. In addition, only absolutely necessary user data may be processed if the tracking-free model is used.

It is also essential that users must be given the opportunity to actively select the individual processing purposes, which corresponds to the opt-in principle. Consent to the processing of personal data must comply with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which has been in force since May 25, 2018. This European regulation serves to protect personal data and is supplemented in Germany by the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).

The GDPR stipulates that personal data may generally only be processed with the consent of those affected or on a legal basis. This ensures that the rights of individuals are protected, in particular the right to access, correct and delete their data. Data protection in Germany is based on the Basic Law and the right to informational self-determination, which is derived from general personal rights and was significantly influenced by the Federal Constitutional Court's 1983 census ruling. You can find out more about these basics on the website Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information.