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.
Court cases
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.
No Photos Please: Tate Modern Reopens Viewing Gallery Amidst Privacy Controversy
The Tate Modern re-opens viewing gallery with ‘no photos’ signs after luxury flat owners win a privacy case, though with sections overlooking the flats still off-limits.
Court backs Data Protection Commission over Google inquiry
The High Court ruled in favor of the Data Protection Commission (DPC), allowing it to conduct its investigation into Google’s alleged data breach before resuming Dr Johnny Ryan’s complaint.
Noyb wants court to order regulator to fully investigate claims against Meta
NOYB is seeking High Court intervention to urge Ireland’s Data Protection Commission to thoroughly investigate its complaints about Meta’s data handling practices.
European Court Rules Against Use Of Facial Recognition In Protests
he European Court of Human Rights recently ruled that Russia’s use of facial recognition against protesters was a violation of their privacy and freedom of expression rights.
Amazon Faces Mass Legal Action In Netherlands
Stichting Data Bescherming Nederland is preparing a mass claim against Amazon for alleged illegal tracking of millions of Dutch users, claiming it collects more data than necessary.
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.
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.
Dutch consumer group filing class-action suit against Google for privacy violations
The Dutch consumer rights groups are fighting Google to cease their collection and sale of users’ data without their express consent.