Known fine case
AOK Baden-Württemberg
2020 · LfDI Baden-Württemberg
1.24 million EUR
Data breaches in a members' prize draw without effective consent of the data subjects.
Press releaseSupervisory authority
LfDI Baden-Württemberg
Landesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit Baden-Württemberg
www.baden-wuerttemberg.datenschutz.deResponsible for all private-sector controllers headquartered in Baden-Württemberg. For cross-state groups, the main-establishment principle under Art. 56 GDPR applies.
Landesdatenschutzgesetz Baden-Württemberg (LDSG)
In addition to the GDPR and the BDSG, the LDSG BW governs data processing by public sector bodies of the state, relevant for authorities, universities and municipal institutions in Baden-Württemberg.
Industry clusters on the ground
What shapes Stuttgart, and what that means for DPO mandates.
AutomotiveMechanical EngineeringMedical TechnologySoftware & SaaSFinancial Services
Stuttgart is shaped by the Mittelstand, between the Swabian tradition of tinkerers and high-tech engineering. Data protection here has two faces: in the automotive sector, from OEMs to tier-2 suppliers, data protection merges with TISAX requirements and supply chain security. For medical technology manufacturers, the MDR and IVDR come into play, making data processing in the healthcare context particularly sensitive. SaaS startups in the Stuttgart area must demonstrate the GDPR compliance of their products early in order to win enterprise customers.
How the matching works
DPO for Stuttgart, placed within 3 business days.
We match industry, size and language against our partner network. You get two profiles to choose from, no catalog, no sales discovery.
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Request (2 min)
Describe your setup: industry, headcount, any frameworks (TISAX, ISO 27001, BAFIN). Optional: preferred language.
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Match from the regional network (≤ 24h)
We check suitable DPOs for Stuttgart and the surrounding area. Industry fit + capacity + response time. You get two profiles, you decide.
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Mandate starts (3–7 days)
Appointment in writing, notification to the relevant supervisory authority, onboarding directly in the Kopexa platform.
Frequently asked questions. DPO in Stuttgart
What does an external data protection officer in Stuttgart cost?
Fees typically range between 400 EUR and 5,000 EUR per month, depending on company size, data processing complexity and sector. In the automotive environment with TISAX requirements, rates tend to be higher. Through the Kopexa partner network you receive transparent flat-rate packages for the DPO service. The Kopexa platform license is billed separately.
Do I need an external DPO or is an internal one sufficient?
Both are permissible under Art. 37 GDPR. External DPOs bring sector experience from multiple mandates and are often cheaper for SMEs, especially given the obligation to appoint a DPO from 20 people engaged in automated processing. Internal solutions only pay off for larger structures with a dedicated data protection team.
How quickly can an external DPO start in Stuttgart?
Through Kopexa matching, the introduction takes 3 to 5 business days, with the actual start 1 to 2 weeks afterward. An immediate start is possible, but a 2 to 4 week onboarding phase with a stocktake of processing activities makes sense.
Which legal basis applies to external DPOs in Baden-Württemberg?
Nationwide, § 38 BDSG in conjunction with Art. 37 to 39 GDPR applies. For authorities and public sector bodies of the state of BW, the LDSG BW applies. Private companies are governed solely by federal and EU law.
Request an external Data Protection Officer (DPO) in Stuttgart
We match you with a certified DPO from the Kopexa partner network, with industry expertise for Stuttgart and the surrounding region. Response within one business day.
A partner network, not a lone consultant
Access to certified DPOs with a range of industry specializations.
Complete GRC suite in the Pro plan
Kopexa Pro (599 EUR/month): unlimited frameworks, OSCAL support, vendor and asset management, cross-framework mapping, audit & assessments. Not just DPO tooling.
Transparent flat-rate pricing
DPO flat rate and platform license shown separately. No hidden tool costs.
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External Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Overview: what an external DPO does, when one is mandatory and how the Kopexa partner network places them.
Cost & packages
Pricing models for external DPOs compared: hourly fee, monthly flat rate, packages by company size.
Check your obligation
Does your company need a DPO? Interactive checker based on Section 38 BDSG and Art. 37 GDPR.
Locations
External DPOs by region: Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart, Cologne, Bremen and more.