Overview
- A citizen complaint about a public congratulation triggered the proceeding against the city of Tübingen.
- The data‑protection authority requested Tübingen to state which internal guidelines permit publishing jubilees in an official bulletin.
- Officials emphasized that mayors may use registry data to contact individuals and seek permission before any public mention.
- The authority cited fraud and privacy risks tied to online accessibility and noted that such data can also feed AI training.
- Boris Palmer posted the authority’s letter, including a caseworker’s contact details, and denounced the process as excessive bureaucracy.