Definition
The KassenSichV (Cash Register Security Ordinance) has required since 2020 that electronic POS systems in Germany be equipped with a certified Technical Security Device (TSE).
Background & relevance for restaurant operators
KassenSichV is part of the tax law requirements for POS systems. Every transaction must be logged in a tamper-proof manner and kept digitally available for audits. Violations can result in fines of up to €25,000.