BvD membership

Congresses and events, networking, benefits and services As the largest and oldest professional association in the industry, we have been networking politics, business, supervisory authorities and privacy professionals for 36 years – at regional, national and European level. The BvD represents the interests of data protection officers, data protection auditors, data protection coordinators and other support staff in the field of data protection. We are the only association in Germany to actively promote the further acceptance of the profession of “data protection officer”.
  • Special conditions for BvD members

    Congresses and training courses

    • Top-class specialist congresses: The BvD congresses are regarded as the meeting place for the community in German-speaking countries. Renowned speakers from politics, business and law use the events for professional exchange as well as maintaining and expanding personal networks. And with a membership discount of up to €200, your membership often pays for itself from the very first visit.
    • Further training with a certificate: BvD further training courses keep you up to date professionally. Naturally at a discounted member price and with certificates to prove that you have maintained your specialist knowledge in accordance with Article 37 (5) GDPR.
    • “BvD Blitzlichter”: Attend free webinars for members only on current topics
    • Networking

      Network of data protection professionals

      • Network with colleagues from your region
      • 13 regional groups
      • 10 working groups
      • Benefit directly

        Benefits and service

        • Free legal advice by telephone: Receive an initial assessment of your data protection rights from a lawyer.
        • Receive special BvD rates for professional liability insurance through our partner.
        • Free specialist magazine “BvD-News”: Current developments and trends in data protection – delivered to your mailbox three times a year free of charge (plus our monthly member letter with news by e-mail).
        • Discounts on other specialist media subscriptions such as “Datenschutz und Datensicherheit” (50%), “Datenschutzberater”: (25%), “Computer und Arbeit” (20%), “Datenschutz-Praxis” (20%), “Zeitschrift für Datenschutz” (special price) and Tagesspiegel Background (20% for new customers)
        • Many other discounts and benefits from our cooperation partners.
        • Receive work aids, checklists and information material for your everyday work.

        „Datenschutz ist eine der wichtigen Erfolgsfaktoren unserer Zeit. Wer die Daten seiner Kunden und Partner erkennbar schützt, gewinnt Vertrauen und stärkt sein Image und seine Marke.“

        Thomas Spaeing

        BvD Chairman of the Board

        Become part of a strong network now!

        Benefit from exclusive specialist knowledge, practical training and direct exchange with experienced data protection professionals. Our professional association strengthens your position – technically, legally and professionally. And at a fair membership fee that more than pays for itself thanks to the many benefits.

        Your annual contribution*
        Internal company data protection officer (personal membership)180 €
        External data protection consultants (company membership)300 €
        Companies with internal DPOsfrom 360 €
        AöR, clinics, colleges, universities300 €
        Students (up to 27 years)50 €
        Pensioners75 €

        *These BvD contribution regulations have been valid since 01.01.2025, in accordance with the resolution of the General Assembly on 27.05.2024.

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