BfDI – Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

BfDI (Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information) provides guidance on data protection and information freedom, helping citizens exercise rights and navigate regulatory processes through official information, tools, and resources.

Target Customer

Citizens seeking information rights; public authorities and government agencies; private sector companies; media/press

Key Differentiator

Dual mandate regulator for data protection and information freedom, offering centralized official resources, a contact finder to identify the appropriate authority, accessibility features (easy language, sign language), multilingual content, and active involvement in consultations and events (e.g., KI models, ICIC 2025).

Implementation Timeline

Not specified in the content; value realization likely varies by use case (information requests, KI consultations, or regulatory guidance).

Pain Points

1Difficulty identifying the correct supervisory authority or contact for data protection or information rights requests (addressed by the Kontaktfinder).
2Navigating and exercising rights under information rights laws (IFG) and data protection, including submitting IFG requests (IFG-Antrag).
3Understanding and engaging with regulatory processes around emerging technologies (e.g., AI models) and privacy considerations (Konsultationsverfahren, KI-Themen).

Key Features

1Kontaktfinder to determine the appropriate supervisory authority or contact point
2IFG-Antrag forms and related resources for information rights requests
3Publications, press releases, and materials (including Easy Language/Flyers) for accessible information
4BfDI-Dokumentensuche and other document repositories (Reden & Beiträge, Dokumente allgemein, Rundschreiben)
5Newsroom, press releases, newsletters, and Veranstaltung (events/conferences) information

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Bundesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit
2Prof. Dr. Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider (Bundesbeauftragte)

Client Results

1Increased transparency and access to information
2Improved clarity and guidance on data protection rights and information-rights processes
3Structured pathways to identify the correct authority and submit requests or consult on AI/privacy issues

Competitive Advantages

1Official, authoritative source for data protection and information freedom
2Centralized access to rights information, forms, and contact points
3Accessibility features (Easy Language, Gebärden/sprachliche Unterstützung, Barrierefreiheit) and multilingual content
4Active engagement in regulatory consultations and high-profile events (ICIC 2025, KI-consultations)

Key Benefits

1Clear guidance on rights and procedures for information access and data protection

2Easy-to-use tools (Kontaktfinder, IFG forms) to engage with the right authorities

3Accessible content in multiple formats (Easy Language, Gebärden, web accessibility)

4Regular updates via press releases, newsletters, and event information

5Opportunities to participate in regulatory consultations on AI and privacy

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Official German federal authority responsible for data protection and freedom of information; provides guidance, resources, and processes for information rights; publishes press materials, operates a contact finder, and conducts consultations on topics like AI and privacy.

Target Market

Citizens, public authorities, private sector organizations, and media/press in Germany seeking information rights and data-protection guidance

Unique Value Proposition

A dual-regulatory authority offering authoritative guidance on both data protection and information freedom, with centralized resources, accessibility features, and proactive engagement in contemporary privacy topics and AI governance.

Technical Requirements

Not specified in the content

Pricing Model

Not specified / not applicable (government/regulatory service)

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