Austria DSB News

DSB Circular on Freedom of Information Act

The Austrian Data Protection Authority (DSB) issued a supplementary circular on December 12, 2025, regarding the Freedom of Information Act. This circular clarifies a previous communication, adjusting a reporting deadline for data submissions.

Data Protection Authorities of Slovakia and Austria Meet

Data protection authorities from Slovakia and Austria met on December 10, 2025, in Bratislava to discuss cooperation and upcoming regulatory changes, including GDPR amendments and new EU digital laws. This meeting follows previous bilateral and regional discussions.

Data Protection Authority 2026 Focus Audits on Processing Security

The Austrian Data Protection Authority (DSB) announced its 2026 focus audits will target processing security under Article 32 GDPR. Procedures against selected controllers and processors are scheduled to begin in March 2026, with a second part announced in June 2026.

Irish and Austrian Data Protection Authorities Meeting

The Austrian Data Protection Authority hosted officials from the Irish Data Protection Commission for a meeting on January 13, 2026. The meeting aimed to discuss matters of mutual interest and further strengthen the close cooperation between the two regulatory bodies, particularly concerning cross-border data protection cases.

Data Protection Authority Joint Database Launched

The Austrian Data Protection Authority and the Parliamentary Committee for Data Protection (PDK) have launched a joint database for their decisions within the legal information system (RIS). This new application, named 'Datenschutz-Aufsichtsbehörden', aims to streamline access to data protection rulings.