Data protection cuts: Baden-Württemberg plans massive job reductions (heise.de)

• Baden-Württemberg government plans 40% staff cuts at data protection authority.
• Critics accuse government of violating GDPR requirements for independent oversight.
• Legal challenges anticipated as coalition pushes austerity measures.

"The new green-black state government in Stuttgart plans to cut 40% of positions in the data protection authority. Critics warn of legal violations."