Freedom of information; request for information from a Bavarian authority

In Bavaria, you can assert your rights 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 informational interview, 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".

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.

• Art. 39 Bavarian Data Protection Act (BayDSG)
• Art. 3 Bavarian Environmental Information Act (BayUIG)
• § Section 2 Act on the Improvement of Health-Related Consumer Information (Consumer Information Act - VIG)
• Ordinance on the Enactment of the Schedule of Costs under the Costs Act (Kostenverzeichnis - KVz)

• The general right to information - questions and answers

  The Bavarian State Commissioner for Data Protection