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Individual Government Ministries and Agencies

Government ministries and agencies are responsible for the implementation of their departmental ICT projects. The Federal Ministry of the Interior coordinates the combined implementation efforts of all federal ministries and agencies.

Support

Federal Information Security Agency (BSI)

The Federal Office for Information Security is the central IT security service provider for the German Government. One of its key tasks is to provide support to federal authorities on IT security.

Audit/Assurance

Federal Court of Accounts

The President of the Court also serves as Federal Commissioner for Efficiency in Public Administration. S/he puts forward proposals, recommendations, reports and opinions in order to enhance the efficiency of the federal administration. The Commissioner may also advise Parliament upon request.

Data Protection

Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information

The Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information is responsible for the audits/controls of all federal agencies, with regard to the observance of data protection legislation.