> German CVs basically require photos and other information
I‘not sure where you got that from, but that’s just false. Most employers I know actively ask candidates to not submit irrelevant info like photos, gender, religion etc. in their applications as any info is a liability for an employer.
Look up AGG law and how all too easy it is to get a massive slap on the wrist for even the slightest hint of discrimination. Add PII issues on top.
Photos are still on > 50% of resumes I see at a medium-sized Berlin tech company. Age is also common. I can't imagine this is less common in the south and I know it's more common outside of tech. Both are still on most "how do I prepare a German resume?" guides for foreigners.
I think the photos are awful but they don't present any special PII issues. Resumes already contain names, addresses, and phone numbers and therefore need a ton of scrutiny anyway.
I‘not sure where you got that from, but that’s just false. Most employers I know actively ask candidates to not submit irrelevant info like photos, gender, religion etc. in their applications as any info is a liability for an employer.
Look up AGG law and how all too easy it is to get a massive slap on the wrist for even the slightest hint of discrimination. Add PII issues on top.