All topics in overview

  • TTDSG

  • Third country transfer

    Cloud computing and international data transfer to the USA or other third countries: Here you will find information, tips and comments on the topics of the Data Privacy Framework and "Schrems II", Brexit, standard contractual clauses and the like.

  • DPOs & the German Legal Services Act

    The Legal Services Act provides lawyers with special powers that are not granted to non-lawyers. The question now arises as to whether designated data protection officers are permitted to provide such legal advice in Germany as a result of the activity specified in the GDPR, which precisely includes advice on data protection law.

  • GDPR

    The European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a milestone in data protection law, with far-reaching implications for the work of internal and external data protection officers.

  • Supervisory Authority

    How will supervisory authorities, companies and data protection officers work together in future? What tasks will regional authorities take on at the start of GDPR? Find out more in our capsule summary.

  • Data Protection in Practice

    Data protection in practice: We inform you about trends and developments relating to issues such as encryption or data protection when it comes to processing orders.

  • Changes in the Law

    We research current legislative proposals and debates relating to data protection and data security issues and set out our position in regard to these proposals.

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    Why not benefit from more than 30 years of professional competency and exclusive services to members. More information on your benefits as a member of the BvD.

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  • Rudis Beitrag und Franks Zugabe

  • Society

    Data protection is one of the greatest challenges of this day and age. The BvD, the Association of Data Protection Officers of Germany, helps you to take an active part in the discussion within society, such as at the Safer Internet Day and through the “Data Protection at School” (DSgzS) initiative.

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