The data protection officer oversees the data processing of the cantonal administration, the municipalities and the other authorities and public institutions in the canton in order to ensure the privacy of residents. She advises public bodies, assesses data protection-related projects and comments on decrees. She offers training and further education in the areas of data protection and information security. In the case of public bodies, she checks whether the data protection requirements are complied with in legal, organizational and security-related terms. Public bodies are obliged to report data protection incidents. The data protection officer can order the implementation of measures. The data protection officer advises private individuals about their data protection claims and mediates in cases of conflict between private individuals and public bodies. She informs the public about data protection and information security concerns.