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Description of the
In Bavaria, you can assert your freedom of information rights either via Art. 39 of the Bavarian Data Protection Act (general right to information), via Art. 3 of the Bavarian Environmental Information Act or via Section 2 of the Consumer Information Act.
The information can be provided, for example, by means of an informational interview, inspection of files or records, the provision of data carriers, copies or electronic provision.
These rights to freedom of information do not relate to information regarding your personal data. Further information on this can be found under "Related topics" under "Data protection; assertion of data subject rights".
Prerequisites
In particular, information can only be provided in accordance with Art. 39 BayDSG if you can credibly demonstrate a legitimate interest that is not directed towards further use in return for payment and can be of a legal, economic or non-material nature. Information can be refused if, for example, public or private interests conflict with this.
Costs
Costs are charged for information in accordance with the Costs Act. You will be informed of the details during processing.Legal basis
- Art. 39 Bavarian Data Protection Act (BayDSG)
- Art. 3 Bavarian Environmental Information Act (BayUIG)
- § Section 2 Act on the Improvement of Health-Related Consumer Information (Consumer Information Act - VIG)
- Ordinance on the Issuance of the Schedule of Costs under the Costs Act (Kostenverzeichnis - KVz)
Further links
- The general right to information - questions and answers
The Bavarian State Commissioner for Data Protection
- The general right to information - questions and answers
Procedure
You can submit the application directly to the relevant authority. In the application, you must state which information you would like access to.