ChillingEffekt
ChillingEffekt is a German online platform that aims to inform citizens about their rights concerning data protection and the processing of personal data. It was founded in 2015 by the consumer protection organization Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband (vzbv) in response to growing concerns about how companies collect and use personal information. The website provides practical tools and information to help individuals understand their digital footprint and exercise control over their data.
One of the primary functions of ChillingEffekt is to offer a database of privacy policies and terms
Beyond policy analysis, ChillingEffekt also offers resources on specific data protection rights, such as the right