Security notices concerning secure communication with the Federal Gazette, the Company Register, and the Publication Platform
Version: March, 2021
General safety instructions
In order to protect the users of the Federal Gazette website, the Company Register and the Publication Platform from potential security risks, Federal Gazette publishing company uses the latest security and encryption technologies, so that confidential data is protected from unauthorised access as it is transmitted across the internet, and cannot be viewed by unauthorised individuals.
Potential hazards in the internet today are:
- Viruses and worms
Programmes which spread independently or are sent via email and can cause damage to your system - Trojans
Programmes disguised as useful applications, but are unnoticed by the user in the background, sometimes to perform safety-critical functions (e.g. interception of passwords) - Phishing
Seemingly legitimate emails or internet addresses that urge the user to hand over their credentials and passwords - Hacker attacks
Unauthorised access via the internet to your computer system - Man-in-the-middle attack
Unauthorised person that stands in between the communication partners and has complete control over the data traffic. Information can be viewed and manipulated at will.
A number of security measures have been taken by Federal Gazette publishing company for the electronic submission of orders. In order for these precautions to function properly, you as a user should ensure that your installed system is adequately protected (e.g. by anti-virus software, firewall) and therefore unauthorised access to your data can be prevented.