Right to object: Protect your data from being passed on during voting!

Right to object: Protect your data from being passed on during voting!

On January 29, 2026, the municipality of Wenzenbach will publish an important announcement on the right of eligible voters to object to the sharing of their personal data. This regulation is a measure to protect privacy and is based on the requirements of Section 50 Paragraph 5 of the Federal Registration Act (BMG).

The registration authority has the authority to provide parties, voter groups and other sponsors of election proposals with information from the registration register. The information provided includes the first and last names, academic titles and addresses of those eligible to vote. This practice takes place in the six-month period before elections or votes.

Data protection and right of objection

A central aspect of this announcement is the right of those affected to object to the transmission of their data. This right to object allows those entitled to vote to set up a transmission block to prevent their data from being passed on. It is also important to emphasize that previously filed objections remain valid. There is therefore no need to file another objection again.

The information about the objections and the contact options are clearly recorded. The affected voters can address their objections directly to the municipality of Wenzenbach. The contact address is:

• Gemeinde Wenzenbach
• Einwohnermeldeamt
• Hauptstraße 40
• 93173 Wenzenbach
• Telefon: 09407/309-121 oder -122
• E-Mail: einwohneramt@wenzenbach.de

Another point that should be mentioned in this context is that the age of those eligible to vote determines the composition of the groups that are informed by the registration authority. However, it is expressly stated that the birthdays of those entitled to vote may not be passed on. This ensures that sensitive information about eligible voters remains protected.