Abstract: Disclosed is a packaging for a data carrier (2), comprising a holding device (4) made of a printable material and at least one recess (6) which is located on the interior faces (16, 18) of the holding device (4) and within which the data carrier is disposed. The depth of the recess (6) substantially corresponds to the thickness of the data carrier (2). At least some sections of the surface of the data carrier (2) are provided with a printable surface (8).

Abstract: A holder for at least one compact disk. The holder is made completely of an environmentally safe material and at the same time permits the compact disk to be fastened safely and with simple handling. The holder includes a case having at least one front side and a back side and at least one fastening element or fastening frame being disposed on an inside face of the case. The fastening element or fastening frame having dimensions which are adapted to accommodate a compact disk. The case and the fastening elements and/or fastening frames are made of a cardboard material.