State data protection officers monitor public and private bodies for compliance with data protection laws and other data protection regulations. They advise data processing bodies on data protection issues and carry out local inspections. They are also responsible for investigating complaints from citizens. You can find the link to the website at the bottom of the page.

Federal Data Protection Commissioners (BfDI) monitor compliance with data protection regulations in federal public bodies and advise the Bundestag and the federal government in particular on data protection matters. They are also responsible for advising and monitoring certain non-public bodies. In addition, they have a legal duty to inform the German Bundestag and the public about significant developments in the private sector that are relevant to data protection. You will find the link to the website at the bottom of the page.

Within the scope of these responsibilities, the data protection officers are the point of contact for anyone who believes their rights have been violated through the handling of personal data.