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 ...
CCNet
Oct 21, 2024 • 3 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 ...
CCNet
Oct 18, 2024 • 3 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 ...
CCNet
Oct 16, 2024 • 4 min read
The past year marked a significant advancement in the field of data protection and freedom of information, as highlighted by the annual report of the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI). This report emphasizes that through cooperation and commitment, substantial achievements were made, giving cause for ...
CCNet
Oct 14, 2024 • 3 min read
Freedom of information is a essential pillar of democratic societies. It enables citizens to make informed decisions and actively participate in shaping their community. The recent activity report of the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI) highlights the unwavering efforts to strengthen and protect this fundamental ...
CCNet
Oct 11, 2024 • 2 min read