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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Start dates and details

Tuesday, 21.10.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 04.02.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.