Is a number plate on a vehicle personal data under the GDPR? What if a number plate not linked to a specific vehicle? What if the vehicle is registered to a company and not a sole partnership?

A number plate on a vehicle can be considered personal data under the GDPR if it can be used to identify an individual. This may be the case if the number plate is linked to a specific person, such as the owner of the vehicle, or if it can be used to identify the owner of the vehicle through other means, such as a public database of vehicle registration information. If a number plate is not linked to a specific vehicle or individual, it may not be considered personal data under the GDPR. However, it's worth noting that the GDPR defines personal data broadly and includes any information that relates to an identified or identifiable natural person. So, if there is a reasonable possibility that the number plate could be used to identify an individual, it could be considered personal data under the GDPR. If the vehicle is registered to a company rather than an individual, the GDPR may still apply if the number plate can be used to identify an individual within that company. For example, if the company only has one employee who drives the vehicle with that specific number plate, that employee could be identified through the number plate and the information could be considered personal data under the GDPR. Overall, whether a number plate on a vehicle is considered personal data under the GDPR depends on the specific circumstances and how the information can be used to identify an individual.