According to the Data State Inspectorate (DSI), such a need may arise, for example, for paying bills and loans, managing property, or fulfilling other obligations that the missing person cannot fulfill independently. For this, relatives may require access to certain information — for example, bills issued in the name of the missing person, payment documents, or information about obligations related to their property. The DSI explains that the legal basis for processing such personal data may be legitimate interests. The transfer of information is permissible if it is genuinely necessary for fulfilling the obligations of the missing person and helps avoid debts, fines, or other adverse consequences. ### Information Will Not Be Provided Automatically Before providing information, the service provider must verify the identity of the requester and check whether the person indeed has the status of a missing person. It is also necessary to confirm the relationship of the applicant with the missing person. For this, a certificate from the State Police confirming the status of the missing person may be used, among other things. If there is no separate document granting the right to act on behalf of the missing person, such a certificate along with proof of the relationship with them may be sufficient for the service provider to consider providing the necessary information. At the same time, the principle of data minimization applies: relatives or close ones should be provided **only with the information necessary to resolve a specific issue**, such as paying a bill or fulfilling another urgent obligation.
