Hennemann starts as Germany’s federal data protection chief
( October 1, 2026, 07:28 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Moritz Hennemann has taken office as Germany’s federal commissioner for data protection and freedom of information, the regulator said on Thursday. Parliament elected him in June, and president Frank-Walter Steinmeier appointed him Sept. 29, to succeed Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider. Hennemann is due to set out his priorities at a press conference on Oct. 6.Statement follows in German. ...
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