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Activity reports

In its activity reports, the BfDI gives a review of the focal points of its work in the respective reporting period as well as an outlook on upcoming important questions of data protection and freedom of information.

The activity reports are submitted to the German Bundestag, the Federal Government and the Bundesrat. The report also informs the European level about the work of the BfDI.

Note: The reports from before 2019 have only been partially translated into English .

31th Annual Activity Report (2022)

The 2022 Activity Report of the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information. Date of publication: 15th March 2023

31. Tätigkeitsbericht des BfDI (refer to: 31th Annual Activity Report (2022))

30th Annual Activity Report (2021)

The 2021 Activity Report of the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information

Tätigkeitsberichte des BfDI (refer to: 30th Annual Activity Report (2021))

29th Annual Activity Report (2020)

The 2020 Activity Report of the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information

28th Annual Activity Report (2019)

The 2019 Activity Report of the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information 

27th Annual Activity Report (2017/2018)

Extracts from the 2017/2018 Activity Report of the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information 

26th Annual Activity Report (2015/2017)

Extracts from the 2015/2016 Activity Report of the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information 

25th Annual Activity Report (2013/2014)

Extracts from the 2013/2014 Activity Report of the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information 

24st Annual Activity Report (2011 - 2012)

The original version in German of this annual activity report has been presented to the President of the Bundestag, Dr. Norbert Lammert, on April 2013. This copy in English contains excerpts of the original version featuring major developments in the field of data protection in Germany.

23st Annual Activity Report (2009 - 2010)

The original version in German of this annual activity report has been presented to the President of the Bundestag, Dr. Norbert Lammert, on April 2010. This copy in English contains excerpts of the original version featuring major developments in the field of data protection in Germany.

21st Annual Activity Report (2005 – 2006)

The original version in German of this annual activity report has been presented to the President of the Bundestag, Dr. Norbert Lammert, on April 24, 2007. This copy in English contains excerpts of the original version featuring major developments in the field of data protection in Germany.


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