If there is a threat to life and limb, health, personal freedom or similar interests worthy of protection, your data stored in the register of residents may be blocked.
A distinction must be made between blocking for personal reasons (e.g. threat, adoption) or in general (e.g. disclosure to political parties, churches or online information).
The customer must make credible that he or another person can endanger life, health, personal freedom or similar interests worthy of protection as a result of the information from the register.
A block for personal reasons will be set up for the time being. The blockages are carried out by the residents' service.
The register of residents will contact the applicant for the final blocking.
The blocking does not apply to authorities, courts or health insurance companies.
No
The blocking must be requested personally, informally and with justification.
about 5 minutes
Toll-free
Section 51 (1) BMG
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Last updated: 21.04.2025