Privacy Information for the Informationsfreiheitsgesetz (IFG)
For Requests under the Informationsfreiheitsgesetz (IFG)
Purpose
Processing requests for access to information in accordance with § 7 IFG, communication with applicants, and fulfillment of legal obligations.
Processed Data
The following personal data, in particular, are processed:
- Name, address, contact details (e.g., email, phone)
- Any additional information provided in the request or correspondence
Legal Basis
The legal basis for processing your personal data for the described purpose is § 7(1) IFG in conjunction with Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR (fulfillment of a legal obligation).
Recipients
No personal data of the applicant will be disclosed to third parties.
Transfer to Third Countries
No data transfers to third countries take place.
Retention Period
Your data will be stored for three years after the request has been processed. This is based on the general statute of limitations in accordance with § 24(4) DSG.
Further information on this can be found in the data processing section Assertion, Exercise, or Defense of Legal Claims.
For Proactive Publication under the Informationsfreiheitsgesetz (IFG)
Purpose
Fulfillment of the legal obligation for proactive publication of information in accordance with § 4 IFG, to ensure transparency and access to information of general interest.
Processed Data
The following categories of data may be processed as part of proactive publications:
- General Information: Documents, reports, statistics, protocols, decisions, and other information of public interest.
- Personal Data: If included in the published documents, this may include, for example, names, roles, and contact details of public officials or other individuals mentioned in the context of public duties.
- Metadata: Information about the type, timing, and scope of the publication.
The publication of information, particularly personal data, is always carried out with a careful consideration of conflicting interests. The following are particularly taken into account:
- The public interest in transparency and freedom of information,
- The legitimate interests of the affected individuals (e.g., data protection, personal rights),
- The legal requirements of the IFG and GDPR.
If the interests of the affected individuals outweigh the public interest, the relevant data will be anonymized, pseudonymized, or not published.
Legal Basis
The legal basis for processing your personal data for the described purpose is § 4(1) IFG in conjunction with Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR (fulfillment of a legal obligation).
Recipients
Your data will be transmitted to the Federal Chancellery, which will publish it on the website data.gv.at or provide it to the applicant upon request.
Transfer to Third Countries
No data transfers to third countries take place.
Retention Period
The data will be published for as long as legally required. Once the publication obligation ceases, the data will be deleted unless other retention obligations apply.
Your Rights, Contact Information, Data Protection Officer
Further information on this can be found on the main page.