As a citizen of the European Union (EU), you can object to the processing of your personal data. Your data may then no longer be processed unless the respective body can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that outweigh your interests. You must therefore always give reasons for your objection and the reasons must arise from your person.

Personal data includes, for example

• Online data, such as IP address, location data, e-mail address
• Bank data, such as account balances, account numbers
• Identification numbers, such as identity card number or social security number
• Land register entries
• Health information, such as genetic data, medical data
• certificates
• General personal data, such as name, address, age, marital status
• Physical characteristics, such as gender, skin, hair or eye color, height

You can assert your right to object to processing vis-à-vis public and non-public bodies. Public bodies are, for example, public authorities, non-public bodies are, for example, commercial enterprises, associations or clubs.

You must request the objection to the processing of your personal data directly from the relevant public or non-public body.

If you wish to submit a written request by post or require general information, please contact the relevant authority with your questions.

The contact details of the relevant authority can be found in the list of authorities on the "service.bund.de - Service Online" portal.