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Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider

b. 1985

German lawyer and university teacher

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About Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider

Born 1985. Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider is a German lawyer and university teacher.

Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider (born 1985) is a German professor who served as the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information from 2024 to 2026.

Education Specht-Riemenschneider studied law at the University of Bremen in Bremen, and graduated with a doctorate in 2011. She received the Science Award from the German Foundation for Law and Informatics for her work at the University of Freiburg.

Career Specht-Riemenschneider was elected as the Chair of Civil Law, Data Economy Law, Data Protection, Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Bonn in 2018.

In May 2024, Specht-Riemenschneider was elected as the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information, succeeding Ulrich Kelber. In March 2026, she announced her resignation, citing health reasons.

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Important facts

Born
1985, Oldenburg
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Lawyer, university teacher
Nationality
Germany
Education
University of Bremen
Positions held
Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
Employers
University of Passau, University of Cologne, University of Bonn
Also known as
Louisa Specht

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider?

German lawyer and university teacher

When was Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider born?

Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider was born in 1985 in Oldenburg.

What is Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider's occupation?

Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider is a lawyer and university teacher.

What nationality is Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider?

Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider

· Wikidata: Q31831396

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