Comment by Beijinger

While the rule of law in Germany is much worse than most people think, it is not so bad as you assume. I doubt that Hetzner would give in to a police request. A court order, yes. But not to a police request. This does not mean, the police won't try it: https://www.dw.com/de/e-mail-firma-kritisiert-ermittler/a-18...

Unfortunately can't find the original post. Every idiot police officer thought he has a right to just email them to handle over data :-)