Association of Data Protection Officers Germany (BvD)
Germany
About
The Association of Data Protection Officers Germany (BvD) represents the interests of more than 1,800 data protection officers in companies and public agencies as well as consultants from all over Germany. Founded in 1989, it is the oldest interest group in the industry. From our Capital Office in Berlin, we coordinate our commitment to modern and feasible data protection.
Our aim is to raise public awareness of data protection issues and the important role of data protection officers. We cooperate with policymakers, the business sector and supervisory authorities on the continuous improvement of data protection. In doing so, we see ourselves as pathfinders for the digital future. After all, the increasing complexity of our communication society requires a strong professional association for data protection officers.
Key Facts
Chairman
Thomas Spaeing
Contact Person
Karsten Füllhaase
Year of Incorporation
1989
Members
1,976
Corporate members
1,251
Regional chapters
13
Working Groups
11
Topics / Working Groups
To ensure high quality standards in data protection, the BvD has developed a Code of Practice for DPOs in cooperation with supervisory authorities and data protection experts and continues adapting it to the current challenges in data protection. BvD members can commit themselves to this Code of Conduct and thus guarantee quality and security of data processing.Through working groups and regional chapters, workshops and regular conferences, the BvD offers ongoing exchange with politics, the economy, science und supervisory authorities.
Our News
BvD Autumn Conference Discussed Key Issues for Transatlantic Data Protection
Traditionally, the Autumn Conference and the subsequent Authorities Day organized by the German Association of Data Protection Officers (BvD) are devoted to current developments in data protection.
DPOs as facilitators for the successful implementation of the Data Act
Corporate data is to be used better in Europe in the future. The Data Act is therefore intended to enable companies to gain better access to data from other companies in order to create new data-driven business models and innovations. How is this law to be...
Data Act – What’s in store for the economy?
End: Sep 05, 2022Data Act - What's in store for the economy? Discussion event organized by BvD, Stiftung Datenschutz and DIHK The Data Act is intended to create a legal framework for the use and sharing of data. The aim is to facilitate and improve the exchange of...
Starting up: The DAME 2022 Data Protection Media Award
The competition initiated by the Professional Association of Data Protection Officers in Germany (BvD) is entering its sixth round. Media professionals and creative minds can submit their contributions on the topic of data privacy from now until December 5.
European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling strengthens the role of the internal data protection officer and helps companies
The Federal Data Protection Act provides for a special position of the internal data protection officer. Due to the sensitive nature of their work, the respective employee can only be dismissed for good cause. This special national regulation has now been confirmed by the European Court of Justice (ECJ), which thus strengthens the role of data protection officers.
Successful premiere for Data Protection Day Hesse & Rhineland-Palatinate in cooperation with the supervisory authorities
Around 200 data protection officers came together on June 28, 2022 for the first Data Protection Day Hesse & Rhineland-Palatinate to exchange views with experts from the supervisory authorities on topics related to everyday professional practice.
Laokoon Group awarded the DAME 2021
The cross-media data experiment “Made to Measure – A Digital Search for Traces” wins the Data Protection Media Award and with it prize money of 3,000 euros
BvD welcomes “Privacy Shield” follow-up agreement, but warns against exaggerated expectations
Brussels and Washington have reached an agreement in principle on a revised successor agreement to “Privacy Shield,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and U.S. President Joe Biden announced on March 25th during Biden’s visit to Brussels.
New video format for schoolchildren: “Data Protection – Easily Explained”
The initiative “Datenschutz geht zur Schule” (Data Protection Goes to School) published 18 individual videos on data protection topics that had previously only been taught in classrooms as part of awareness-raising events.
“Networking again at last”
Conflicting views and long-awaited personal conversations marked BvD fall conference and Authorities Day in Munich It was a nail-biter until the very end. First, the hotel booked in Nuremberg for the BvD autumn conference had become too small because the demand for a...