New CJEU ruling + AG opinion DPAs might dread (C-768/21 Land Hessen)
Breaching GDPR rights doesn't automatically result in non-material damage, and controllers can't (ever?) escape liability simply because someone under their authority didn't follow instructions, and an AG Opinion may disrupt DPAs workload. 😬
Apr 11, 2024
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