The past years were a period of positive developments in the area of data protection and freedom of information, a time in which innovative projects were successfully implemented while maintaining data protection. The annual report of the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI) highlights how the ...
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Oct 25, 2024 • 3 min read
The Central Contact Point (ZASt) is a key figure in promoting data protection within Europe, as highlighted by the 2023 activity report of the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI). By coordinating cross-border cooperation among the federal, state, and European data protection authorities, ZASt significantly contributes ...
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Oct 23, 2024 • 3 min read
The year 2023 marked a period of significant internal developments and improvements for the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI), reflecting both the organization's growth and its adaptation to the ever-changing demands in data protection and freedom of information. These developments reflect a comprehensive commitment to ...
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Oct 21, 2024 • 2 min read
In an era where data protection is at the forefront, inspections and advisory visits by the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI) have shown that data protection is not only a challenge but also an opportunity. Through direct insights into the practice of data processing at ...
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Oct 18, 2024 • 2 min read
The Online Access Act (OZG) is at the center of efforts to digitize public administration in Germany. The aim of the law is to offer citizens and businesses all digitizable administrative services electronically by the end of 2022, largely eliminating the often necessary "trip to the office." However, implementing this ...
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Oct 16, 2024 • 3 min read