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
30th Annual Activity Report (2021)
The 2021 Activity Report of the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
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.
20th Annual Activity Report (2003/2004)
Here you find an excerpt.