Document background
The Data Protection Notice serves as a fundamental document required under both the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG). It must be provided to data subjects when personal data is collected, either directly or indirectly. The notice ensures transparency about data processing activities and helps organizations fulfill their legal obligations under German and EU data protection law. It should be made available before data collection begins and must be easily accessible, written in clear language, and contain all mandatory information required by Articles 13 and 14 of the GDPR. This document is particularly important in the German context, where data protection requirements are strictly enforced and additional national provisions may apply.
