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Requesting information from the radiation protection register about personal data on occupational radiation exposure

You can obtain information about the data on occupational radiation exposure stored in the radiation protection register from the Federal Office for Radiation Protection.

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The Radiation Protection Register is a central federal institution and is operated by the Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS). It

  • collects data on occupational radiation exposure throughout Germany,
  • monitors compliance with limit values,
  • monitors the issue of radiation passports and
  • issues the radiation protection register number (SSR number).

The Radiation Protection Register thus fulfills a legal task laid down in the Radiation Protection Act.

You can obtain information from the Radiation Protection Register (SSR) if you:

  • belong to persons or organizations that require this information for the performance of their tasks
  • are an affected person yourself

The following information is stored in the radiation protection register

  • Radiation protection register number (SSR number)
  • Personal data:
    • First name
    • Family name
    • Surname at birth
    • Place of birth
    • Date of birth
  • Employment characteristics and exposure ratios
  • Company number of the employing company
  • Name and address of the person responsible for radiation protection and other obligated and responsible persons
  • Details of a valid radiation pass, if applicable
  • Details of the competent authority
  • the body dose determined as a result of occupational exposure, including the exposure conditions

Information from the Radiation Protection Register (SSR) is subject to a fee. No fees are charged in the following exceptional cases:

  • Information to competent authorities if the information is necessary for the performance of the authority's duties
  • Information to statutory accident insurance institutions if the information is required to check a benefit claim
  • Information to private individuals within the scope of the right to information of affected persons

You can only submit the application online.

      • You belong to persons or organizations that need the data to perform their tasks or
      • you are a data subject yourself.

      • Required Documents
        • completed online application
        • the following information about yourself or the persons about whom you are requesting the information:
          • SSR number, if available
          • Surname
          • First name(s)
          • maiden name
          • Academic degree, if available
          • Date of birth
          • Place of birth

      • To apply online for information from the radiation protection register, you must first register.
      • If you are a company or public authority, use your "My company account" and identify yourself with your ELSTER organization certificate.
      • If you are a private individual, use your BundID account and identify yourself with your ELSTER certificate or with the online ID function of your ID card.
      • Once you have successfully logged in, you can enter the information required for the application.
      • You will receive the relevant information after a processing time of up to 2 weeks without additional research or up to 4 weeks with additional research directly in your mailbox from your "My business account" or your BundID account.
      • You will be informed by e-mail when documents are received in your electronic mailbox.

        Basic fee per request for third-party data
        fee: 78,52 EUR

        Processing fee per requested person without additional research (database query and plausibility check)
        fee: 12,72 EUR

        Processing fee per requested person with additional research (database query and plausibility check as well as old data research)
        fee: 228,93 EUR

        If you submit the application for yourself, there are no costs.

        There is no deadline.

        You will receive the information after a processing time of up to 2 weeks without or up to 4 weeks with a requested additional search in the non-digitized old data archives. (2 bis 4 Wochen)

        There are no indications / special features.

        • Information under the Radiation Protection Act: No legal remedy is provided.
        • Right to information of data subjects under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
          • Right of appeal to the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI)
          • Complaint

        Status: 15.01.2025
        Editorially responsible for prodecure description: Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Klimaschutz, Naturschutz und nukleare Sicherheit
        Source: Federal Portal