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IP is the Internet Protocol. Every computer with internet needs an IP address that is transmitted to a server when a request is made. The server' | IP is the Internet Protocol. Every computer with internet needs an IP address that is transmitted to a server when a request is made. The server' | ||
- | SoSci Survey allows to record IP addresses. However, the IP address is considered as personal data in German jurisdiction. Therefore, the data record must be treated in accordance with the strict provisions of the BDSG (Federal Data Protection Act) if IP addresses are recorded. Also because participants can no longer be assured of complete anonymity. Therefore, the recording of IP addresses must be actively activated by the project manager in the[[privacy|Privacy Settings]]. | + | SoSci Survey allows to record IP addresses. However, the IP address is considered as personal data in German jurisdiction. Therefore, the data record must be treated in accordance with the strict provisions of the BDSG (Federal Data Protection Act) if IP addresses are recorded. Also because participants can no longer be assured of complete anonymity. Therefore, the recording of IP addresses must be actively activated by the project manager in the [[privacy|Privacy Settings]]. |
For the following reasons IP addresses are of little help for the control of multiple subscribers: | For the following reasons IP addresses are of little help for the control of multiple subscribers: |