EncroChat Phone Network Interception Upheld by Court
Dutch court upholds use of EncroChat data in conviction, affirming EU trust principle.
Court cases
Encryption backdoors violate human rights, EU court rules
ECHR rules against Russia’s encryption demands, upholding privacy rights.
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.
Amazon appeals against a record €746 million GDPR fine
Amazon.com Inc. is currently challenging a substantial privacy fine imposed by European Union regulators, amounting to €746 million.
Meta faces €550M lawsuit for GDPR breaches in Spain
Meta sued in Spain for €550M over GDPR compliance failures.
ICO Appeals Against Tribunal Decision on Clearview AI GDPR Fine
UK data watchdog fights tribunal’s overturn of Clearview AI’s fine.
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.
Grindr Challenges Norwegian €6.3 Million GDPR Fine in Court
Grindr is suing the Norwegian authorities over a €6.3 million GDPR fine, seeking clearer data processing guidelines and a reduction or removal of the fine.
Berlin Court Rules against LinkedIn’s Tracking Policies
LinkedIn has been prohibited by the Berlin Regional Court from ignoring “do-not-track” signals and from activating default settings that make profiles visible on other platforms.
Clearview AI’s Appeal Success Against UK GDPR Fine
Clearview AI successfully appealed against a £7.5 million fine and enforcement notice issued by the UK’s ICO.
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.