Digital Operational Resilience Act Compliance in Germany
DORA creates a comprehensive framework for ICT risk management in the financial sector. It requires resilience testing, third-party risk management, and incident reporting.
How does DORA apply in Germany?
DORA applies in Germany under EU law with the same obligations as across the bloc — maximum fine Varies by member state (effective, proportionate, dissuasive). The national supervisory authority is the BfDI (Federal Commissioner for Data Protection), which handles enforcement, complaints, and notifications. Deadline: January 17, 2025.
- Supervisory authority: BfDI (Federal Commissioner for Data Protection)
- Maximum fine: Varies by member state (effective, proportionate, dissuasive)
- Key deadline: January 17, 2025
| Supervisory authority | BfDI (Federal Commissioner for Data Protection) |
| Maximum fine | Varies by member state (effective, proportionate, dissuasive) |
| Key deadline | January 17, 2025 |
| Sectors affected | Banking, Insurance |
January 17, 2025
Varies by member state (effective, proportionate, dissuasive)
Banking, Insurance, Investment Firms
Key DORA Obligations for Germany Businesses
- Implement ICT risk management framework
- Conduct digital operational resilience testing
- Manage third-party ICT risk
- Report major ICT-related incidents
- Share threat intelligence
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