Special Topic: Data Protection

Why we have our own regulations as an international organization

Working together, eleven different countries have established a supervisory body that directs the work of the Arolsen Archives. This unique organizational structure and the task of making our documents accessible worldwide both have roots in the early post-war period, and both have certain implications for discussions about data protection. In this dossier, we provide you with information about our Data Protection Board, give you more background information and introduce you to our Data Protection Officer.  

An Important Body: Our Data Protection Board

Does the handling of data at the Arolsen Archives follow all given rules and regulations? How do we bridge the gap between maximum accessibility to the documents and the rights of individuals at the private level? Answering questions like these is the job of the multinational Data Protection Board, made up of members selected by the International Commission (IC).

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Data Protection at the Arolsen Archives

Data Protection Officer Ramona Bräu-Herget discusses the particularities, challenges and concrete implementation of data protection.

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Dealing with Data Deletion Requests and Data Protection Incidents

The holdings of the Arolsen Archives also contain sensitive personal data that is subject to data protection. How do we deal with requests for the deletion or correction of such data? Who can you contact if you have any questions? What happens if there is a data breach?

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