Document background
A Data Privacy Notice is a fundamental document required by both the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and German data protection law, particularly the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG). Organizations must provide this notice to individuals when collecting and processing their personal data, ensuring transparency and compliance with legal requirements. The document must be provided at the time of data collection and should be easily accessible, written in clear language, and contain all mandatory information required by Article 13 or 14 of the GDPR, as well as any additional requirements under German law. It serves as a key transparency tool and helps organizations demonstrate their commitment to data protection compliance.
