Data protection

The following statement provides you with an overview of how the Oberfinanzdirektion Baden-Württemberg guarantees the protection of your data and what type of data is collected for what purpose and to what extent within our online offering and the associated websites, functions and content. The privacy policy applies regardless of the domains, systems, platforms and devices (e.g. desktop or mobile) on which the offer is executed.

We use terms such as "personal data" or their "processing" in accordance with the definitions in Art. 4 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In the course of the further development of our website and the technologies used, changes to this privacy policy may also become necessary. We therefore recommend that you read the privacy policy again from time to time. We reserve the right to amend the privacy policy in order to adapt it to changed legal situations or in the event of changes to the service or data processing. If user consent is required or components of the privacy policy contain provisions of the contractual relationship with the users, the changes will only be made with the consent of the users.

We take organizational, contractual and technical security measures in accordance with the state of the art to ensure that the provisions of data protection laws are complied with and to protect the data processed by us against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction or access by unauthorized persons. The security measures include, in particular, the encrypted transmission of data between your browser and our server.

At some points on the website, you have the option of voluntarily providing personal data. We store and use the transmitted (personal) data exclusively for the purpose for which it was provided. It will not be passed on to third parties. Automatically stored log data will be deleted after a limited period of time. All information that you receive at these points is also available to you elsewhere without providing your data. You can also use other ways of contacting us instead of the electronic contact options (e.g. e-mail). In this respect, the voluntary nature of the provision of personal data is maintained at all times. You will not suffer any disadvantages if you do not provide your data. You may then have to resort to other ways of obtaining information.

The personal data processed in the context of this online offer includes usage data (e.g. the pages visited on our online offer). We only process personal data in compliance with the relevant data protection regulations. This means that we only process your data if we have legal permission to do so. Data is collected and exchanged every time you visit a website. The Oberfinanzdirektion Baden-Württemberg automatically collects and stores data (log file information) that your browser transmits to our server. These are

• Type and version of your Internet browser
• the operating system used
• the page accessed
• the previously visited page (referrer URL)
• The time of the server request.

The Oberfinanzdirektion Baden-Württemberg collects this data in order to perform tasks that are in the public interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. e. GDPR. The Regional Tax Authority evaluates data solely for statistical purposes in order to measure the demand for the web offers. The Oberfinanzdirektion Baden-Württemberg has no possibility of assigning this data to a specific person. This data is not merged with other data sources. The IP numbers are recorded for the duration of the visit to answer the queries and are not stored beyond the end of the visit. Data recorded when accessing the website will only be transmitted to third parties if we are obliged to do so by law or by court order or if disclosure is necessary for legal or criminal prosecution in the event of attacks on the Internet infrastructure of the Directorate General of Finance. Data will not be passed on in other cases.

Some of the Internet pages use so-called cookies. Cookies do not damage your computer and do not contain viruses. Cookies are used to make our website more user-friendly, effective and secure. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your browser.

Most of the cookies we use are so-called "session cookies". Session cookies are small units of information that a provider stores in the working memory of the visitor's computer. A randomly generated unique identification number, a so-called session ID, is stored in a session cookie. A cookie also contains information about its origin and the storage period. These cookies cannot store any other data. Session cookies are only stored for the duration of the current visit to our website. They are deleted when you have finished using our website and log out or close the browser, for example. In this respect too, we only process your personal data to provide the online service on the basis of Article 6(1)(e) GDPR in conjunction with Section 4 LDSG.

Dealing with cookies

Cookies can be controlled with all Internet browsers. Most browsers are set to accept all cookies without asking the user. If you want to use the full functionality of the website, you should set your browser to accept session cookies. If you do not want cookies to be stored on your computer, you should deactivate the corresponding option in your browser's system settings.

They are automatically deleted at the end of your visit. Other cookies remain stored on your end device until you delete them. These cookies enable us to recognize your browser on your next visit.

You can set your browser so that you are informed about the setting of cookies and only allow cookies in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or in general and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. If cookies are deactivated, the functionality of this website may be restricted.

Cookies that are required to carry out the electronic communication process or to provide certain functions that you have requested (e.g. shopping cart function) are stored on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the storage of cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. Insofar as other cookies (e.g. cookies to analyze your surfing behavior) are stored, these are treated separately in this privacy policy.

When contacting us (e-mail), the user's details are processed to process the contact request and its handling in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b) GDPR.

If you send us an e-mail, this e-mail and your e-mail address will be used exclusively for correspondence with you. After fulfilling or answering the request, your data will be deleted or, if necessary, stored in the case of file-relevant processes in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations for file management.

You have the right to obtain information about the personal data stored about you at any time, informally and without justification. This also applies to their origin and recipient as well as the purpose of storage. You will receive this information free of charge. Information about the stored data can be obtained from the official data protection officer Datenschutz@ofd.bwl.de

In addition, you have the right to correct incorrect data, restrict processing and delete your personal data. In the event of the assumption of unlawful data processing, you can lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority at any time. You can also revoke your consent, generally with effect for the future.

Users can object to the future processing of their personal data in accordance with the legal requirements at any time.

The data stored by us will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for its intended purpose and the deletion does not conflict with any statutory retention obligations. If the user's data is not deleted because it is required for other and legally permissible purposes, its processing will be restricted. This means that the data is blocked and not processed for other purposes. This applies, for example, to data that must be retained for tax law reasons.

You can use any internet browser to see when cookies are set and what they contain. Detailed information is provided by the virtual data protection office of the federal and state data protection officers in Germany.

We use "Matomo" for statistical analysis. This is an open source tool for web analysis. Matomo is used exclusively in the BITBW data center on a high-availability cluster. The analysis interface and the data API can only be accessed within the state network.

Use of cookies

Cookies are not delivered. No cookies are used within the scope of Matomo.

Anonymization

Anonymization is active. The last two bytes of the IP address are anonymized. Furthermore, it is not possible to track individual users across several sites and over a longer period of time (so-called device fingerprinting). Although individual users are recognized or distinguished, it is not possible to draw any conclusions about an actual person.

The following data is collected by Matomo:

Basic data:

• IP address (anonymized)
• Previously visited URL (referrer), if transmitted by the browser
• Name and version of the client operating system
• Name, version and language setting of the browser

Additionally, if Javascript is activated:

• URLs visited on this website
• Times of the page views
• Type of HTML requests
• Screen resolution and color depth.
• Technologies and formats supported by the browser (e.g. Java, Flash, PDF, WindowsMedia, QuickTime, Realplayer, Director, SilverLight, Google Gears)

Purpose of data processing

The processing of users' personal data enables us to analyze the surfing behavior of our users. By analyzing the data obtained, we are able to compile information about the use of the individual components of our website. This helps us to constantly improve our website and its user-friendliness. By anonymizing the IP address, the interest of users in the protection of their personal data is adequately taken into account.

Duration of storage

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required for our recording purposes. Data older than 180 days is deleted automatically. This applies to the individual data records of site visitors. Accumulated data and evaluations are retained.

Further information

A detailed description of the data protection settings in Matomo can be found here: https://matomo.org/privacy/. Reference is made to your right to rectification, erasure and objection in accordance with Art. 16, 17 and 21 GDPR.

General Information - General Data Protection Regulation - Tax Administration

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Information on data processing when sending press releases and press invitations

1.Name and contact details of the controller and the data protection officer

This data protection information applies to data processing for the sending of press releases and press invitations by
Oberfinanzdirektion Baden-Württemberg
Moltkestraße 50
76133 Karlsruhe
poststelle@ofd.bwl.de
Telephone: 0721 926 0
Fax: 0721 926 2725

You can reach the data protection officer of the Regional Tax Authority Baden-Württemberg at
Oberfinanzdirektion Baden-Württemberg
Moltkestr. 50
76131 Karlsruhe
Phone: 0721 926-2587
datenschutz@ofd.bwl.de
Moltkestr. 50
76133 Karlsruhe
Phone 0721 926-0
Fax 0721 926-2725
poststelle@ofdka.bwl.de
https://ofd-bw.fv-bwl.de
www.service-bw.de

2.Collection and storage of personal data as well as type and purpose and their use

We have included you as a representative of the media in an e-mail contact group and stored the following information

• First name, surname,
  
• the media organization you work for,
  
• Telephone number
  
• an e-mail address
  
• Or simply
  
• the media organization you work for,
  
• an e-mail address
  

Data processing is required in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. e GDPR. The personal data collected by us will be deleted if you so wish or as soon as the e-mail address proves to be invalid

3.Transfer of data to third parties

Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties unless you have given your consent in accordance with Article 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. a GDPR or the transfer is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the Oberfinanzdirektion Baden-Württemberg.
Moltkestr. 50
76133 Karlsruhe
Phone 0721 926-0
Fax 0721 926-2725
poststelle@ofd.bwl.de
https://ofd-bw.fv-bwl.de
www.service-bw.de

4.Rights of data subjects

You have the right

• in accordance with Art. 7 Para. 3 GDPR to revoke your consent to us at any time. As a result, we may no longer continue the data processing based on this consent in the future
  
• to request information about your personal data processed by us in accordance with Art. 15 GDPR. In particular, you may request information about the purposes of processing, the category of personal data, the categories of recipients to whom your data has been or will be disclosed, the planned storage period, the existence of a right to rectification, erasure, restriction of processing or objection, the existence of a right to lodge a complaint, the origin of your data if it was not collected by us, as well as the existence of automated decision-making including profiling and, if applicable, meaningful information on its details
  
• in accordance with Art. 16 GDPR, to immediately request the rectification of incorrect or incomplete personal data stored by us
  
• in accordance with Art. 17 GDPR, to demand the erasure of your personal data stored by us, unless the processing is necessary for exercising the right of freedom of expression and information, for compliance with a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims;
  Moltkestr. 50
  76133 Karlsruhe
  Phone 0721 926-0
  Fax 0721 926-2725
  poststelle@ofd.bwl.de
  https://ofd-bw.fv-bwl.de
  www.service-bw.de
  
• in accordance with Art. 18 GDPR, to demand the restriction of the processing of your personal data, insofar as the accuracy of the data is disputed by you, the processing is unlawful, but you refuse to delete it and we no longer need the data, but you need it to assert, exercise or defend legal claims or you have lodged an objection to the
  processing in accordance with Art. 21 GDPR
  
• in accordance with Art. 20 GDPR, to receive your personal data that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format or to request its transmission to another controller and
  
• to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority pursuant to Art. 77 GDPR. As a rule, you can contact the supervisory authority of your usual place of residence or workplace or the Baden-Württemberg State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information.

Information for income tax assistance associations and advice centers (PDF)

Handling of your personal data in application procedures

1.Collection and processing of personal data

The following data is collected as part of an application process

• Personal data (first and last name, date of birth, address, school-leaving qualification, severe disability if applicable)
  
• Communication data (telephone number, mobile phone number, fax number, e-mail address)
  
• Training data, if applicable
  
• If applicable, data on previous professional career, training and job references
  
• If applicable, information on other qualifications (e.g. language and PC skills)
  
• Application photo, if applicable
  

2.Use and disclosure of personal data

The personal data you provide will only be used to process your application for the advertised position. Only persons involved in the application process will have access to the data. These persons are obliged to maintain confidentiality. The data will not be passed on to third parties

3.Storage and deletion of data

After completion of the procedure (sending of the rejection), your personal data will be destroyed or deleted in accordance with data protection regulations.
Application documents received by post will be returned. Printed documents will be destroyed in accordance with data protection regulations. In the event that your application is successful, the personal data mentioned under 1. will be transferred to your personnel file

4.Data security

The Oberfinanzdirektion Baden-Württemberg takes the necessary security measures to protect the personal data provided in the application process from loss and misuse

5.Right to information, revocation and objection

You have the right to request information about

• the data stored about you
  
• its origin
  
• The recipients of your data or categories of recipients to whom the data has been disclosed
  
• as well as the purpose of storage.
  

You have the right to object to the use of the data for the aforementioned purposes at any time and without giving reasons and to terminate the application process

Please address any requests in this regard to:
Data Protection Officer
Ms. Strauch (Tel. No.: 0721/926-2587)
datenschutz@ofd.bwl.de

6.Legal basis for the collection and processing of personal data in the application process

Your personal data will be used to process your application as follows

For internal job advertisements:
Art. 88 GDPR i.V.m. § Section 15 of the State Data Protection Act and Sections 83 to 88 of the State Civil Service Act for the purposes of personnel planning and personnel deployment

For external tenders:
Recruitment in the higher civil service:
Art. 88 GDPR in conjunction with. § Section 15 of the State Data Protection Act and Sections 83 to 88 of the State Civil Service Act for the purposes of the application process

Recruitment tariff:
Art. 88 GDPR i.V.m. § Section 15 of the State Data Protection Act and Section 3 (6) TV-L for the purposes of the application process.

For further information on the handling of personal data at the tax office, please contact the data protection officer: Datenschutz@ofd.bwl.de

The details of those responsible for the website can be found in the legal notice.

With the following information, we would like to inform you about the data protection aspects of our presence on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbQqLFyfHetllSlG3oL8GUQ/videos (hereinafter "YouTube channel"). The YouTube channel is operated and managed by the Oberfinanzdirektion Baden-Württemberg.

Below you will find information on the purposes of using the YouTube account, alternative information and communication services, the relevant legal bases, the type, scope and purposes of data processing by the Karlsruhe Regional Finance Directorate as well as your rights as a data subject and other sources of information.

1 Purposes of using the YouTube channel

The Regional Finance Directorate of Baden-Württemberg uses the YouTube channel to present simple tax topics briefly and concisely and to receive feedback. (Article 6(1)(1)(e) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in conjunction with Section 4 of the Baden-Württemberg State Data Protection Act (LDSG)).

2 Alternative information and communication services

The YouTube channel is merely an additional service for users. Oberfinanzdirektion Baden-Württemberg offers citizens and other interested parties alternative information and communication options that can be used without disadvantage instead of the YouTube channel:

• The state portal Baden-Württemberg.de provides information about the state as well as the state government and its policies.
• In particular, the Service-BW service portal offers an online citizen service and provides information and assistance in contacting the authorities.
• The website of the Baden-Württemberg Regional Tax Office and the tax offices provides information and assistance when dealing with the authorities.

The Oberfinanzdirektion Baden-Württemberg would like to point out that the YouTube channel is solely for information and communication purposes, but that no citizen service or other administrative tasks can be provided via the channel.

3 Legal basis for use

The use of the YouTube channel and the associated processing of personal data by the Oberfinanzdirektion Baden-Württemberg is based on Section 4 of the Baden-Württemberg State Data Protection Act (LDSG BW) (as a provision within the meaning of Article 6(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)) and serves the performance of necessary tasks in the context of public relations work.

4 Processing of visitors' personal data by the Karlsruhe Regional Finance Directorate

The data you enter on our YouTube channel, in particular your user name and the content published under your account, may be processed by us to the extent that we respond to your posts.

Otherwise, the Karlsruhe Regional Finance Directorate only processes the personal data of visitors if this is necessary to process an inquiry or comment.

5 Processing of visitors' personal data by YouTube/Google

The YouTube video platform is part of Google LLC. For the video function offered here, the Oberfinanzdirektion Baden-Württemberg uses the technical platform and services of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Responsible for the data processing of persons living outside the United States is

Google Ireland Limited
Gordon House, Barrow Street
Dublin 4
Ireland
Tel: +353 1 543 1000
Fax: +353 1 686 5660
Email: support-deutschland@google.com

We would like to point out that you use the Google service offered here and its functions under your own responsibility. This applies in particular to the use of interactive functions (e.g. liking, commenting).

Information about which data is processed by Google and for what purposes it is used can be found in Google's privacy policy.

Google LLC has committed itself to the principles of the EU-US Privacy Shield.

The Oberfinanzdirektion Baden-Württemberg has no influence on the type and scope of data processed by Google, the type of processing and use or the transfer of this data to third parties. Nor does it have any effective control options in this respect.

By using Google, your personal data will be collected, transferred, stored, disclosed and used by Google LLC and transferred to, stored and used in the United States, Ireland and any other country in which Google LLC does business, regardless of your place of residence.

On the one hand, Google processes your voluntarily entered data such as name and user name, e-mail address, telephone number or the contacts in your address book when you upload or synchronize it.

On the other hand, Google also evaluates the content you share to determine which topics you are interested in, stores and processes confidential messages that you send directly to other users and can determine your location using geolocation data such as GPS or Galileo, information on wireless networks or your IP address in order to send you advertising or other content.

Google LLC uses analysis tools such as Google Analytics for evaluation purposes. The Oberfinanzdirektion Karlsruhe has no influence on the use of such tools by Google LLC and has not been informed of such potential use. If tools of this kind are used by Google LLC for the account of the Oberfinanzdirektion Baden-Württemberg, the Oberfinanzdirektion Baden-Württemberg has neither commissioned nor approved this nor supported it in any other way. Nor is the data obtained during the analysis made available to it. Only certain, non-personal information about the post activity, such as the number of profile or media clicks and the viewing time of a specific video, can be viewed by the Regional Tax Authority of Baden-Württemberg via its account. Furthermore, the Oberfinanzdirektion Baden-Württemberg has no way of preventing or disabling the use of such tools on its Google account.

Finally, Google also receives information when you view content, for example, even if you have not created an account. This so-called "log data" may include the IP address, the browser type, the operating system, information about the previously accessed website and the pages you have accessed, your location, your mobile phone provider, the device you are using (including device ID and application ID), the search terms you have used and cookie information.

Google tools (e.g. Analytics) or widgets (e.g. search slot) integrated into websites and the use of cookies enable Google to record your visits to these websites and assign them to your Google profile. This data can be used to tailor content or advertising to you.

You have the option of restricting the processing of your data in the general settings of your Google account and under "Privacy and security". On mobile devices (smartphones, tablet computers), you can also restrict Google's access to contact and calendar data, photos, location data and so on in the settings options there. However, this depends on the operating system you are using.

Google: Privacy settings
Google Security Center
Google: Instructions for downloading the data stored in your Google account
Google: View and adjust activities in your Google account
Google: Manage activity settings

6 Use of YouTube social plugins on the website

Active YouTube elements (so-called social plugins) are integrated via the so-called "two-click solution". These only become active with consent (click) and when a data connection to YouTube is established. This connection is automatically disconnected when you leave or refresh the page.