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      Digitalisation in church organisations serves to support workflows and processes. The role of IT relates in particular to supporting the processing of procedures, the preparation of information and decision-making.

      Today, church activities are supported by IT in many areas; in future, church activities will be even more strongly permeated by IT than they are today.

      What developments can be expected in the next few years?

      • Members expect digital communication with their church, for example when applying for documents or making appointments.
      • Documentation requirements are increasing. IT should help to document church activities in a comprehensible and structured manner.
      • Documents such as contracts or personnel files must be accessible to several people. Structured filing is essential for this.
      • Employees expect modern workstations and the use of the latest technologies.

      An integrated IT system forms the basis for efficient administration. It controls all important areas and should offer the following functions:

      • Centralised maintenance of master data.
      • Online access to relevant documents.
      • Clear reporting system.
      • Availability of decision-relevant information.
      • Connection and integration of ancillary systems.

      An efficient IT system improves processes, saves costs and supports sustainable church activities.

      Focus: IT compliance and data security

      With the increasing use of digital processes, topics such as access protection, network and data security, procedural documentation, archiving, compliance and interface processing are moving centre stage. Particular attention must be paid to the regulatory requirements of church data protection.

      The establishment of a risk management system is the basis for ensuring the security of important data:

      Whether it's the Bundestag or the Vatican - prominent cyber attacks show how vulnerable organisations are today. Church organisations are also faced with the challenge of reliably protecting their sensitive data.

      Information security means more than just IT protection: it includes clear processes, technical measures and organisational rules that ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information - regardless of whether it is digital or analogue.

      An ISMS in accordance with ISO 27001 provides a structured basis for recognising risks at an early stage and managing them in a targeted manner. It creates transparency, promotes the resilience of your systems and supports compliance with the church's data protection requirements.

      With increasing digitalisation, the dependency on functioning IT is growing. Our consulting services help you to strategically anchor your information security and protect your organisation in the long term.

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