Church Data Protection

Implementing data protection appropriately in church institutions

Church data protection laws of the Catholic and Protestant Church in Germany (KDG and DSG-EKD)

Church data protection in Germany has enjoyed a special status since canon law was anchored in our current Basic Law. The protection of the member states' law on religious constitution was also established at European level. Thus, taking into account the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the church institutions have exercised their constitutionally guaranteed right to regulate their affairs independently and to enact their own legal provisions. Consequently, the Act on Church Data Protection (KDG) of the Catholic Church was enacted on 20 November 2017 and the Church Act on Data Protection of the Protestant Church in Germany (DSG-EKD) on 15 November 2017.

Although church data protection legislation is based on the GDPR, it also shows various differences from secular data protection law.

As a result, there is a high need for adaptation in church facilities and institutions such as parishes, church foundations, church associations, diaconal (care) facilities and companies in church hands. We ensure that personal data is handled in accordance with the data protection regulations. This concerns not only members of the church, but also employees, residents, patients, donors, pupils and many others who are in contact with church institutions.

As experienced specialists in church data protection who respect and value the church's values and missions, we help you to meet the increased requirements with confidence.

Analysis of the current situation and discussion of the tasks

Provision of a local data protection officer

Setting up and implementing the data protection organisation

Creation of data protection policies and guidelines

Continuous advice on all data protection matters

Legally compliant data protection documentation

Review of admissibility requirements for relevant processing

Data protection training for employees

OUR RESPONSIBILITY.

YOUR BENEFIT

Comprehensive data protection management
Many years of experience and expertise in the data protection law of the churches and with the church data protection supervisory authority
Mature consideration of local legislation
Conscious risk management
Cost efficiency through flexible resource planning

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It is important to note that the need for a local data protection officer depends on the respective data protection laws. In most countries, such an officer is required by law. The choice of a local data protection officer often depends on the individual requirements and circumstances of the organisation.

We are happy to clarify this together with you.

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