Description

The Federal Act regulates the processing of personal data by both public and private entities in Austria. Its primary goal is to ensure data protection and privacy while balancing the interests of data subjects and data controllers. The act outlines principles such as transparency, data minimization, and the requirement for obtaining consent before processing personal data. It also provides individuals with rights, such as the right to access, rectify, and erase their personal data. The DSG sets out the responsibilities of data controllers and processors to ensure compliance.