Advocate General: Legal recognition of gender identity must not be conditioned on surgery
EU law may bar national rules requiring surgery to change gender markers in civil documents, protecting free movement, privacy and accurate identity data.
Court cases
CJEU clarifies GDPR remedies and compensation for moral harm
The CJEU ruled GDPR does not create a mandatory right to a preventive injunction but allows compensation for moral harm even for non‑serious distress, and injunctions cannot replace damages.
Court of Justice clarifies identifiability under GDPR
Court of Justice rules SRB should have informed Banco Popular claimants before sharing their comments, clarifies assessment of pseudonymisation and controller-focused identifiability under EU data law.
EU General Court Upholds EU‑US Data Privacy Framework
Eu court dismissed Latombe’s annulment of the EU‑US Data Privacy Framework, allowing data transfers to continue while advocates signal likely further legal challenges.
Austrian court: Der Standard broke GDPR with pay-or-consent model
The Austrian Federal Administrative Court confirmed that newspaper Der Standard breached the EU’s data protection rules by using a “pay […]
German Court Restricts Police Use of Spyware
German high court restricts law enforcement use of spyware to cases with at least a three-year maximum sentence, citing severe interference with fundamental rights.
German court says Facebook fanpage owner not responsible for cookies on webpage
The Cologne court partially overturned the BfDI ban on the German Federal Government’s Facebook fan page, clarifying GDPR responsibilities for public authorities and Meta.
Swedish Court Uphelds GDPR Fine on Spotify for Data Processing Failures
Court upheld Spotify AB’s 5.2 million euros fine for failing to provide clear GDPR information and safeguards for personal data processing and transfers.
Court Temporary Pauses Order to Suspend TikTok’s Data Transfers to China
The High Court granted TikTok a stay on the DPC’s data transfer suspension to China until October while the full legal challenge, including a €530 million fine, is considered.
Meta’s Use of EU Data for AI Training Upheld by German Court Despite Criticism
The Higher Regional Court of Cologne upheld Meta’s lawful use of public EU data for AI training under GDPR, despite ongoing criticism from German data protection authorities.
Belgian Court Partially Overturns APD Decision on IAB Europe’s GDPR Joint Controllership
The Belgian Market Court annulled part of the APD’s decision on IAB Europe’s TCF, limiting its joint controllership to TC Strings only, aligning with the CJEU ruling.
CJEU Advocate General Backs WhatsApp in €225 Million EDPB Fine Dispute
WhatsApp receives support from a CJEU adviser in its challenge against the EDPB over a €225 million fine for privacy violations.