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Driving licence register: how to understand deletion of procedure data
Section 17 FSG sets criteria for logical deletion of procedure and register data.
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10 August 2026, Mag. Bernhard Brandauer, Rechtsanwalt
Driving licence register: how to understand deletion of procedure data focuses on the statutory deletion criteria. It organises the statutory record position and does not replace review of the actual file.
Keep decisions, applications, service records and authority information together. A single register or travel document does not create a wider entitlement.
Legal basis: section 17 FSG in RIS.
Distinguish data categories
Distinguish data categories
Section 17 FSG contains different criteria for procedure and register data. A single deletion period cannot be assumed.
Identify the register area and procedure concerned.
Logical and physical deletion
Logical and physical deletion
Logical and physical deletion are separate steps. The statutory sequence depends on the data category.
A missing visible entry does not prove that an earlier procedure never existed.
Make the request specific
Make the request specific
State the authority, file reference, data category and period in a request.
A general request to delete all data may not identify the record concerned.
Keep decisions separately
Keep decisions separately
Keep decisions, proof of service and applications complete regardless of register status.
They remain important for the personal chronology.
Review the response
Review the response
Order request, response and underlying decisions by date.
If the response is unclear, review register status and the underlying file together.
Document review
Which record answers which question?
Read status, legal basis and proof separately.
| Document position | Legal question | Do not assume |
|---|---|---|
| Procedure data | Which category is involved? | That every record is deleted alike |
| Register data | Which rule applies? | That a missing entry removes the file |
| Authority response | Which request was answered? | That every question is resolved |
The complete file and current authority position remain decisive.
File check
Are the relevant records and dates documented together?
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Add the missing records and do not infer a legal consequence.
Add the missing records and do not infer a legal consequence.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When are data deleted? +
It depends on category and procedure; section 17 FSG contains different criteria.
Is logical deletion immediately physical? +
No. Section 17 FSG distinguishes the steps.
Should I keep decisions? +
Yes. They remain important for your chronology.
Topics
FührerscheinrechtFührerscheinregister: Löschung von Verfahrensdaten richtig einordnen§ 17 FSG
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