Law and data protection
BfDI
Abbreviation for Bundesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit
In short and in plain language
The BfDI is a federal office. It looks after data protection in Germany.
It gives advice and checks things. It also shares tips.
For many firms, the office of their own state is usually in charge.
Definition
The BfDI is the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information in Germany. The office advises, supervises and publishes guidance on data protection questions. For many businesses, the data protection authority of their federal state is usually responsible instead.