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BfDI launches public consultation on AI models Bonn, 10 July 2025

Development of practice-relevant approaches through involvement of the expert community

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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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BfDI launches public consultation on AI models

10 Jul 2025

Development of practice-relevant approaches through involvement of the expert community

25 Jun 2025

Successful Conclusion of the ICIC 2025 in Berlin

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Prof. Dr. Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider

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