CJEU upholds ruling on fingerprints for ID cards
The European Court of Justice upheld a regulation requiring two fingerprints on identity cards in Germany to combat identity theft, despite some civil rights activists expressing disappointment.
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EU Civil Groups Challenge Meta’s Privacy Workaround
Civil society groups urge the EDPB to reject Meta’s “consent or pay” model, fearing it undermines EU privacy laws.
EU court clarifies auctioning of personal data for advertising
EU Court clarifies GDPR rules on personal data auctioning for ads, emphasizing consent and IAB Europe’s joint controller role.
CJEU rules on data storage under Law Enforcement Directive
CJEU decides on the implications of storing personal data of individuals convicted of crimes under EU Directive 2016/680, focusing on the right to erasure and the principle of proportionality.
Patients have the right to first copy of medical records free of charge, CJEU rules
Judgment by the EU top court clarifies the right of individuals to access their personal data undergoing processing.
EU Tribunal Rejects Suspension Request on Data Protection Framework
The President of the European Tribunal rejected a request for a suspension of execution regarding the EU-US data protection framework, stating that the plaintiff failed to prove urgency or potential for serious and irreparable harm.
EU court ruling on Meta may impact first party cookie use
CJEU has issued a ruling that could impact Meta’s ability to track user data across its platforms without explicit consent.
EDPS finds that the CJEU’s use of cloud videoconferencing services complies with data protection law
EDPS has approved the CJEU’s use of Cisco Webex, as it meets data protection standards.
CJEU Clarifies the GDPR’s Right to Compensation
This ruling provides much needed clarity on an individual’s ability to seek legal recourse for violations of their data privacy rights.
CJEU’s Advocate General Issues Opinion on Concept of Controller, Joint Controller, Processor, and Administrative Fines
Advocate General released an opinion on the concepts of “controller”, “joint controller” and “processor”, and also liability system established by the GDPR.
CJUE rules on the right to obtain a copy of personal data under the GDPR
With this decision CJEU clarifies the right to obtain a copy of personal data provided by article 15 of GDPR.