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Germany Strengthens Data Protection Act, Introduces Data Breach Notification Requirement


by Mauricio F. Paez View Biography
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New York Office

Jörg Rehder View Biography
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Frankfurt am Main Office

November 5, 2009

Previously published on October 2009

In July 2009, the German legislature passed various controversial amendments (the "Amendments") to the Bundesdatenschutzgesetz, Germany's Federal Data Protection Act ("BDSG" or the "Act"). While these Amendments were not as extensive as many had initially hoped or feared, a few of the Amendments will undoubtedly have an immediate impact on companies doing business in Germany.


 

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