Information blocks

In principle, anyone can obtain information about a specific person from the register of residents on request. However, you can have an information block entered in the population register if the disclosure of your address could endanger your life, health, personal freedom or similar interests worthy of protection. An information block in the population register is only entered under strict conditions.

The information block only affects the private sector (private individuals, companies, lawyers, etc.).

Authorities and other public bodies continue to receive information.

The information block is limited to two years. It can be extended upon renewed application.

Transmission blocks

You can use transmission blocks to prevent your registration data from being transmitted to certain institutions.  
You can object to the following data transfers: 

• Data transfers to religious communities under public law
• Information to political parties, voter groups and other supporters of election proposals
• Information on age and marriage anniversaries
• Information to directory publishers
• Data transfer to the Federal Office of Personnel Management of the German Armed Forces

The transfer blocks are only set up for this place of residence. If you want to exclude data transmission for all residences, you must set up the transmission blocks with the relevant registration authorities.

Setting up transmission blocks is free of charge. You can find an application form under Downloads.