Coming Soon – There’s a word in German that tends to raise eyebrows or send a shiver down some spines: Datenschutz. It means “data protection” in German and in Germany, it’s more than just a technical term, it’s a mindset. Privacy isn’t just important here—it’s sacred. Whether it’s covering a webcam with tape or refusing to give out a phone number just to sign up for something, many Germans take their privacy seriously.

And online? Even more so. With the rise of the internet and laws like the GDPR, this cultural obsession with protecting personal data has only grown stronger.

But why? What’s behind this almost instinctive need for privacy in Germany? What historical, social, or cultural roots fuel it—and how does it actually show up in daily life, both on- and offline?

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