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===Data protection information for the Matrix protocol=== | ===Data protection information for the Matrix protocol=== | ||
- | This page is intended to provide brief information on the subject of data protection in the matrix protocol. It is not intended | + | This page is intended to provide brief information on the subject of data protection in the matrix protocol. It is intended to inform |
The computer sience dept. operates a server that is connected to other Matrix home servers on the Internet via the decentralized Matrix protocol. Only your local computer science access credentials are relevant for using this service, some of which are saved on the matrix server. Specifically, | The computer sience dept. operates a server that is connected to other Matrix home servers on the Internet via the decentralized Matrix protocol. Only your local computer science access credentials are relevant for using this service, some of which are saved on the matrix server. Specifically, | ||
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Due to the decentralized nature of the matrix service (federation), | Due to the decentralized nature of the matrix service (federation), | ||
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+ | We believe that Federation is an essential part of the matrix Network, so we decided to explicitly allow the communication with external servers, hoping that you will understand that your personal data will only leave our server if you choose to connect to external rooms or contacts by your own personal choice to do so. | ||
There are rooms that use widgets, bots or connectors to supply other communication networks with content. If you are in such rooms, your data also leaves the server and is no longer in our local area of influence. We therefore recommend that you check the rooms you use accordingly and, if in doubt, not to use any external resources if you do not agree with this fact. | There are rooms that use widgets, bots or connectors to supply other communication networks with content. If you are in such rooms, your data also leaves the server and is no longer in our local area of influence. We therefore recommend that you check the rooms you use accordingly and, if in doubt, not to use any external resources if you do not agree with this fact. |