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BfDI and data protection

Building Bridges in Europe: The Central Role of the ZASt in Data Protection EU

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   •  4 min read

BfDI and data protection

BfDi 2023: A Look Behind the Scenes

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   •  3 min read

BfDI and data protection

Data Protection and Advice - The key to data security

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   •  3 min read

BfDI and data protection

Digitalization and Data Protection - Opportunities and challenges of the OZG

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   •  4 min read

BfDI and data protection

Successes in Data Protection – A Year of Progress

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 ...

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Oct 14, 2024   •  3 min read