Critical infrastructure: BDEW calls for tighter security and less transparency

In a statement, the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW) warns of loopholes in current and proposed legislation. It says the planned amendment to the Telecommunications Act should not allow the central storage of sensitive data.

13. April 2026
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According to the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW), sensitive infrastructure data should not be centrally stored, in order to reduce the risk of sabotage. (IMAGO / CHROMORANGE)

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Last updated: 13. April 2026