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Personal reference
Each vehicle is identified with a
clear vehicle identification num-
ber. Depending on the coun-
try, the vehicle identification
number, the number plate and
the corresponding authorities
can be referenced to ascertain
the vehicle owner. There are
also other ways to use data ob-
tained from the vehicle to trace
the rider or vehicle owner, for
example using the Connected-
Drive user account.
Data protection rights
In accordance with applicable
data protection laws, vehicle
users have certain rights in re-
lation to the manufacturer of
the vehicle or in relation to
companies which collect or
process personal data.
Vehicle users have the right to
obtain full information at no
cost from persons or entities
storing personal data of the
vehicle user.
These entities may include:
Manufacturer of the vehicle
Qualified service partners
Specialist workshops
Service providers
Vehicle users have the right to
request information on what
personal data has been stored,
for what purpose the data
is used, and where the data
comes from. To obtain this
information, proof of ownership
or use is required.
The right to information also
includes information about
data that has been shared with
other companies or entities.
The website of the vehicle
manufacturer contains the
applicable data protection
information. This data
protection information includes
information on the right to
have data deleted or corrected.
The manufacturer of the vehicle
also provides their contact
details and those of the data
protection officer on their
website.
The vehicle owner can also re-
quest that a BMW Motorrad
retailer or another qualified
service partner or specialist
workshop read out the data
that is stored in the vehicle for
a charge.
The vehicle data is read out
using the legally prescribed
socket for on-board diagnosis
(OBD) in the vehicle.