Data protection activist Max Schrems has obtained a judgment against Meta before the ECJ. The case concerns the permissible storage period of data and the question of the permissibility of processing particularly sensitive data. In this episode, research associates Ole-Christian Tech and Marc-Philipp Geiselmann discuss how the ECJ actually applies the principle of data minimization […]
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An everyday scenario at universities: At conferences and meetings, numerous photos are taken of guests and participants, which are then published on websites and social media. While organizers have an understandable interest in documenting and promoting their events, these photos raise important legal questions. In this episode, research associates Johannes Müller and Ole-Christian Tech shed […]
As a result of a cyberattack, financial losses can arise not only due to the loss of control over valuable data or possible ransom demands. In the event of “theft” of personal data, claims for damages under data protection law may also be considered. In today’s edition of Weggeforscht, research associates Johannes Müller and Ole-Christian […]
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) issued a long-awaited ruling on December 5, 2023, Case No. C-807/21 “Deutsche Wohnen” answered urgent questions on liability for fines under Art. 83 GDPR. But does this really provide legal certainty? Both parties – Deutsche Wohnen SE and the Berlin public prosecutor’s office – see themselves as the winners […]