Submission requesting the European Ombudsman to examine whether European institutions have adequately addressed a systemic data protection issue concerning disclosure of former vehicle owner data in Germany.
This submission requests the European Ombudsman to examine whether European institutions have adequately addressed a systemic data protection issue concerning the disclosure of former vehicle owner data in Germany.
The administrative practice allows personal data of previous vehicle owners to be disclosed to private third parties during vehicle transfers.
This situation raises concerns regarding:
- consistent enforcement of the GDPR across Member States
- protection of fundamental rights under EU law
- institutional responsibility of European bodies to address cross-border data protection risks
The request invites the Ombudsman to assess whether further institutional action may be necessary, including inquiry steps or recommendations to the European Commission or other competent authorities.
Updated 06 Mar 2026 · Institution: European Ombudsman · Jurisdiction: EU Institutional Law