Data protection, information and inspection of files

Do you want to inspect files or gain access to other government information under the Freedom of Information Act? Here you will find everything you need to know about data protection, disclosures and file inspection.

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Adoption of placement files Inspection
As an adopted person, you can inspect the files on the mediation of your adoption yourself from your 16th birthday. Unless the interests of other affected persons – such as those of your biological parents – conflict with or outweigh the insight.
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Applying for access to Stasi files as a public or non-public body
As a public and non-public body, you can obtain access to subject-related Stasi documents under certain conditions.
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Correction of personal data by the registration authority
You have the right to ensure that the data that an authority processes about you, for example, is correct. You should therefore request the rectification of your data if you notice that incorrect data about you is being processed.
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Fine
In many areas, fines are used as a sanction to alert those affected to their misconduct and to motivate them to comply with the regulations in the future.
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Request access to information
Would you like access to official information or environmental information? Then you can apply to the relevant office.
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Request official information from the Federal Statistical Office in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act
Would you like to obtain access to official information from the Federal Statistical Office (StBA)? Then you can submit a corresponding application under the Freedom of Information Act.
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Request personal data information
If you or a data subject require information about your stored data in accordance with Section 23 (1) of the Security Check Act, you can request this by submitting an informal application.
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Requesting access to files in fine proceedings
If you would like to inspect your file? Then you must apply for access to your file
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Requesting access to Stasi files for research or media purposes
If you work in research or the media or if you represent a political education institution, you can obtain access to Stasi documents relevant to the topic.
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Requesting access to Stasi files on your own person, missing or deceased relatives
If you would like to know whether the Stasi files contain information about you, you can apply for access to the files.
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Requesting information from the competition register
Do you want to know whether there is an entry against you in the competition register? Then you can request information from the Federal Cartel Office.