The Data Subject Consent Form is a crucial document required under German data protection law and the GDPR whenever organizations process personal data based on consent. This document should be used when explicit consent is the legal basis for data processing, particularly for special categories of personal data or when processing extends beyond what's necessary for contract performance or legal obligations. The form must be written in clear, plain language and include specific details about data processing activities, the identity of the data controller, data subject rights, and the right to withdraw consent. It's essential in the German jurisdiction, where data protection requirements are particularly stringent and where the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) supplements GDPR requirements with additional national provisions. The document should be regularly reviewed and updated to ensure continued compliance with evolving data protection regulations and court decisions.

1. Parties: Identification of the data controller (organization) and the data subject (individual)

2. Background: Brief context explaining why the consent is being requested and the relationship between the parties

3. Definitions: Clear explanations of technical terms, types of data, and processing activities referenced in the form

4. Purpose of Data Processing: Specific, explicit description of why the personal data is being collected and how it will be used

5. Types of Personal Data: Detailed list of personal data categories that will be collected and processed

6. Data Subject Rights: Clear explanation of rights under GDPR including right to withdraw consent, data access, rectification, erasure, and data portability

7. Duration of Processing: Time period for which the consent is valid and how long data will be retained

8. Data Recipients and Transfers: Information about who will have access to the data and whether it will be transferred to third parties or outside the EU

9. Declaration of Consent: Clear statement of consent with separate checkboxes for different processing activities

10. Signatures: Space for data subject's signature and date, with electronic signature provisions if applicable