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DSK
Abbreviation for Datenschutzkonferenz
In short and in plain language
The DSK is the German Data Protection Conference.
In it, the data protection offices of the nation and the states meet. These offices are independent.
It puts out decisions and guidance. They show how the offices read questions on data protection.
This helps firms find their way. It helps with things like cookies, counting visitors and contact forms.
Definition
The DSK is the German Data Protection Conference, the body of the independent federal and state data protection authorities. It publishes resolutions and guidance on how the authorities interpret data protection questions. For businesses this guidance offers orientation, for example on cookies, analytics and contact forms.