As a citizen of the European Union (EU), you can demand that any body that collects and processes personal data about you corrects incorrect information.

It is irrelevant whether you yourself are responsible for the fact that the information is incorrect. You can also request that incomplete personal data be completed.

Personal data includes, for example

• Online datasuch 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 this right against public and non-public bodies. Public bodies are, for example, authorities, non-public bodies are, for example, commercial enterprises, associations or clubs.

You must request the correction 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.