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Freedom of information; request for information from a Bavarian authority
You can obtain information about the content of files and records of public authorities.
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Description
In Bavaria, you can assert your right to freedom of information 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 information meeting, inspection of files or records, the provision of data carriers, copies or electronic provision.
These rights to freedom of information do not apply to information regarding your personal data. Further information on this can be found under "Related topics" under "Data protection; assertion of data subject rights".
Requirements
In particular, information in accordance with Art. 39 BayDSG can only be provided 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.
Proceedings
You can submit the application directly to the relevant authority. In the application, you must indicate which information you would like access to.
Fees
Costs are charged for information in accordance with the Costs Act. You will be informed of the details during processing.
Legal bases
Related links
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Das allgemeine Recht auf Auskunft - Fragen und AntwortenDer Bayerische Landesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz
Related issues
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Data protection; submission of a complaint to data protection officers at Bavarian authoritiesYou can contact the data protection officer of the respective authority at any time with questions or complaints regarding data protection matters.
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Data protection; assertion of data subject rights with a Bavarian authorityYou can assert your rights as a data subject in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For example, you can request information about the personal data stored about you, the deletion of your data or the correction of incorrect data.
Status: 17.04.2025
Editorially responsible for prodecure description: Bayerisches Staatsministerium des Innern, für Sport und Integration
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