Unbefugten

Unbefugten is an inflected form of the German adjective unbefugt, meaning not authorized or without permission. The term is used to describe persons, actions, or access that lack the necessary authorization or approval. In everyday and formal language, unbefugten appears in phrases such as unbefugte Personen, unbefugter Zugriff, or unbefugte Datenverarbeitung, and it can take different endings depending on grammatical case and number.

In legal and policy contexts, unbefugt is commonly used to express restrictions on access and conduct. It is frequently found in house rules, security policies, and regulations governing access to property, facilities, or sensitive information. For instance, signage may state that access is prohibited for unbefugte Personen, and security protocols may define consequences for unbefugtem Zugriff or unbefugter Datenverarbeitung.

In German criminal law, the concept underpins norms related to unauthorized entry or presence. The well-known example is Hausfriedensbruch (Section 123 of the Strafgesetzbuch, the German Penal Code), which criminalizes entering or remaining on someone else’s premises without authorization. The term thus signals a violation of permission or rights associated with property or protected spaces.

In information technology and data protection, unbefugt is used to describe unauthorized access or processing of data. Organizations implement authentication, access controls, and monitoring to prevent unbefugte Zugriffe and to protect privacy and security.

Overall, unbefugten and related forms articulate the threshold between permitted and prohibited conduct, emphasizing that authorization from the relevant owner or authority is required. See also unbefugt, unberechtigt, Hausrecht, Hausfriedensbruch.