
Many fear that the numerous EU regulations in the digital sector will stifle technical development. With their new and sometimes still quite ambiguous requirements, they might even hinder new technologies. The Bavarian Data Protection Authority (BayLDA) aims to provide clarity. In its press release dated January 16, 2025 it announces the creation of a new point of contact. This is intended to provide targeted guidance and support the practical, everyday implementation of new data laws. The BayLDA is aware that the new legal regulations, and especially how they interact, raise numerous questions. For example, companies will be advised on how the AI Act and the Data Act work together. To answer such questions, the BayLDA is launching a comprehensive advisory service. This includes anAI consultation service, which is primarily aimed at start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises, and those involved in research projects. If the BayLDA manages to provide advice within a reasonable timeframe using its existing personnel resources, advisory data protection authorities in Germany could become a key location factor for AI-driven projects.