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Freedom of information under international pressure – The future of freedom of information is digital Berlin, 23 June 2025

BfDI inaugurates the International Conference of Freedom of Information Commissioners (ICIC) in Berlin.

Press Release (refer to: Freedom of information under international pressure – The future of freedom of information is digital)

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ICIC 2025

This year, the BfDI is hosting the International Conference of Information Commissioners (ICIC). The conference will take place in Berlin from 23-25 June 2025. The theme of the conference will be ‘Access to Environmental Information in a Digital Era’.

Competence of the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI)

Germany has a federal system of data protection supervision, which consists of the data protection supervisory authorities in the federal and state (“Länder”) governments. In addition, in the area of broadcasting, press, churches and religious communities, there also exist separate supervisory bodies.

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Freedom of information under international pressure – The future of freedom of information is digital

23 Jun 2025

BfDI inaugurates the International Conference of Freedom of Information Commissioners (ICIC) in Berlin.

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