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Freedom of Information Act and right to information

Legally compliant implementation for public administrations

This training is held in German.
The right to inspect files, requests for information under (state) freedom of information laws and requests for information under the GDPR pose considerable challenges for public administrations. In order to answer citizens' claims successfully and with legal certainty, it is necessary to have knowledge of the legal situation, which is scattered across several areas of law. Processes must then be developed to effectively respond to citizens' inquiries and requests for information within the legal deadlines. The training provides you with the necessary legal basics and shows practical possibilities for a successful and practicable implementation.

Contents

An overview of the legal basis for the right to information and the right to inspect files

    • Federal and State Freedom of Information Act.
    • Federal Consumer Information Act.
    • Federal and State Environmental Information Act.
    • Right to inspect files in administrative proceedings.
    • Right to information in accordance with the GDPR.
    • Excursus: Disclosure obligations and transparency laws or drafts of the federal states and the federal government.
    • Competitions.

Claim contents and addressees

  • Entitled and obligated parties.
  • What must be published and on what basis - concept of information.
  • Excursus: File management.

Scope of claims and rights 

  • Basic regulation.
  • Limits, reasons for refusal & protection against abuse.

Possibility of charging fees

Procedures and practical implementation options

  • Creation of the necessary structures.
  • Model notices.
  • Pitfalls and stumbling blocks during implementation.

Learning environment

Once you have registered, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services relating to this training course in your online learning environment.

Your benefit

  • You will learn about the different legal bases of freedom of information, the right to inspect files and the right to information under data protection law. 
  • You will develop a roadmap to effectively implement the right to information in everyday administration.
  • They understand which steps need to be taken to achieve this.
  • They recognize the pitfalls and stumbling blocks of freedom of information, the right to inspect files and the right to information and how to avoid them.
  • You will receive concrete work aids, checklists and tips for practical implementation.

Methods

Lecture and discussion based on case studies, practical examples and current decisions.
The knowledge gained will be deepened by sharing experiences, recommendations for action, design tips and group work.

Recommended for

Employees of bodies obliged to provide information who are involved in processing requests, such as data privacy and freedom of information officers. Process developers who roll out corresponding processes across the administration, lawyers and anyone interested in freedom of information, access rights and access to files.

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on 04.02.2026
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09:00 am - 5:00 pm

04.02.2026
Frankfurt a. M.
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Wednesday, 04.02.2026

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

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  • extensive working documents.
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Booking number: 41478
€ 540,- plus VAT.
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