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Requesting access to official information from the federal authorities

Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Schleswig-Holstein (Linie6Plus)

Service Description

Would you like to obtain access to official information from a federal authority? Then you can submit an application under the Freedom of Information Act.

The Freedom of Information Act gives you the right to obtain information about official information from federal authorities or to request access to files.

Every person is entitled to this right. It is irrelevant whether you yourself are legally or actually affected.

If you wish to submit a written request by post or require general information, please contact the relevant authority with your questions.

The contact details of the relevant authority can be found in the list of authorities on the "service.bund.de - Service Online" portal.


Process flow

You can submit your request for access to information online or in writing by post.

Online application:

  • Call up the online application on the federal portal verwaltung.bund.de. This will guide you step by step through the necessary information, which you can enter electronically.
  • The responsible authority will send you the corresponding answer by post or e-mail.

Written application:

  • You can submit your application informally.
  • Please send your postal application to the relevant authority.
  • The competent authority will send you the relevant reply by post or e-mail.
Requirements

Your right to information is restricted, among other things, if the disclosure of the information

  • may have a detrimental effect on
    • international relations,
    • military and other security-sensitive interests of the Bundeswehr,
    • internal or external security concerns,
    • control or supervisory tasks of the financial, competition and regulatory authorities,
    • matters of external financial control,
    • measures to protect against unauthorized foreign trade,
    • the conduct of ongoing legal proceedings, a person's right to a fair trial or the conduct of criminal, regulatory or disciplinary investigations,
  • would violate duties of secrecy or confidentiality or professional or official secrets,
  • would impair the necessary confidentiality of international negotiations or the deliberations of public authorities,
  • would affect official decision-making processes, in particular ongoing administrative proceedings, and jeopardize the success of official measures
  • would impair the protection of personal data of third parties,
  • would jeopardize trade and business secrets and intellectual property.
Which documents are required?

You do not need to submit any documents.

What are the fees?

Payment in advance: no
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/ifggebv/BJNR000600006.html
Für die Bearbeitung werden je nach Aufwand Gebühren bis zur maximalen Höhe von 500,00 EUR erhoben. Die Erteilung einfacher Auskünfte erfolgt kostenfrei.

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

There is no deadline.

Processing duration

Processing time: 0 - 4 Weeks
Die angeforderten Informationen sollen Ihnen unverzüglich zur Verfügung gestellt werden, das bedeutet, ohne schuldhafte Verzögerung seitens der Behörde. In der Regel bedeutet das: Spätestens 1 Monat, nachdem Sie die Information angefordert haben. Sollte das nicht möglich sein, sollen Ihnen die Gründe für die Verzögerung mitgeteilt werden.

Legal basis
Appeal

You can lodge an appeal against the decision with the competent authority within one month of notification.

Weiterführende Informationen
Author

Federal Ministry of the Interior and for Home Affairs (BMI)


Forwarding service: Deep link to the original portal

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

Teaser

Would you like to obtain access to official information from a federal authority? Then you can submit an application under the Freedom of Information Act.

Process flow

You can submit your request for access to information online or in writing by post.

Online application:

  • Call up the online application on the federal portal verwaltung.bund.de. This will guide you step by step through the necessary information, which you can enter electronically.
  • The responsible authority will send you the corresponding answer by post or e-mail.

Written application:

  • You can submit your application informally.
  • Please send your postal application to the relevant authority.
  • The competent authority will send you the relevant reply by post or e-mail.

Requirements

Your right to information is restricted, among other things, if the disclosure of the information

  • may have a detrimental effect on
    • international relations,
    • military and other security-sensitive interests of the Bundeswehr,
    • internal or external security concerns,
    • control or supervisory tasks of the financial, competition and regulatory authorities,
    • matters of external financial control,
    • measures to protect against unauthorized foreign trade,
    • the conduct of ongoing legal proceedings, a person's right to a fair trial or the conduct of criminal, regulatory or disciplinary investigations,
  • would violate duties of secrecy or confidentiality or professional or official secrets,
  • would impair the necessary confidentiality of international negotiations or the deliberations of public authorities,
  • would affect official decision-making processes, in particular ongoing administrative proceedings, and jeopardize the success of official measures
  • would impair the protection of personal data of third parties,
  • would jeopardize trade and business secrets and intellectual property.

Which documents are required?

You do not need to submit any documents.

What are the fees?

Payment in advance: no
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/ifggebv/BJNR000600006.html
Für die Bearbeitung werden je nach Aufwand Gebühren bis zur maximalen Höhe von 500,00 EUR erhoben. Die Erteilung einfacher Auskünfte erfolgt kostenfrei.

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

There is no deadline.

Processing duration

Processing time: 0 - 4 Weeks
Die angeforderten Informationen sollen Ihnen unverzüglich zur Verfügung gestellt werden, das bedeutet, ohne schuldhafte Verzögerung seitens der Behörde. In der Regel bedeutet das: Spätestens 1 Monat, nachdem Sie die Information angefordert haben. Sollte das nicht möglich sein, sollen Ihnen die Gründe für die Verzögerung mitgeteilt werden.

Legal basis

Appeal

You can lodge an appeal against the decision with the competent authority within one month of notification.

Weiterführende Informationen

Author

Federal Ministry of the Interior and for Home Affairs (BMI)


Forwarding service: Deep link to the original portal

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

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