Great success for consumer protection in Brandenburg: budget secured!

Great success for consumer protection in Brandenburg: budget secured!

An important step for consumer protection in Brandenburg: On June 22, 2025, the coalition factions in the state parliament unanimously adopted the budget decision to fund the Brandenburg Consumer Center (VZB) for the years 2025 and 2026. The state of Brandenburg thus secures financing for independent consumer work, which managing director Christian A. Rumpke described as a positive day for consumer protection. The aim of the funding is to strengthen individual advice, law enforcement and comprehensive information for the citizens of the country, such as

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Another central aspect of the work of VZB is data protection. The Brandenburg e.V. consumer center is responsible for data processing, which under the direction of Dr. Christian A. Rumpke stands. The facility works closely with the North Rhine-Westphalia Consumer Center to ensure that the data from the advice seekers in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) are protected. All processes for data storage and processing are clearly defined and ensure the safety of the personal information of the user. Details can be found on the websites of the Brandenburg consumer center and the Consumer Center North Rhine-Westphalia .

The VZB's offer also includes specialized consulting instruments and document generators that support consumers in legal matters. Data protection is always held up, and those seeking advice have the option of claiming their rights in terms of information, correction and deletion of your data at any time.

The protection and strengthening of consumer rights remains an ongoing process in which the Brandenburg consumer center plays a crucial role. With the new financing in the back, VZB will be able to optimally support even more Brandenburgers, be it in direct consultations or through extensive online resources.