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🇮🇪 DPC fines LinkedIn €310m for illegal behavioural analysis and targeted advertising ('BA & TA')

members – 7 min read

Key takaways: Lack of lawful basis = loss of control = 'significant damage', lawful bases are notoriously tricky to get right, and most have lots to gain in improving information and transparency. Full decision = a key lesson on legitimate interest and LIAs.

Jan 22, 2025

CJEU C-394/23 Mousse 9 Jan 2025

members – 5 min read

Processing customers' titles to personalise communication based on gender isn’t essential for performing a contract; nor is it for a legitimate interest if they weren't informed beforehand, the processing isn't strictly necessary, or the balancing test goes in their favor.

Jan 13, 2025

CJEU C-17/22 HTB Neunte Immobilien Portfolio 12 Sep 2024

members – 5 min read

National case-law could be relevant under Article 6(1)(c) legal obligation. The CJEU offers further guidance on legitimate interest assessments and highlights the importance of the data subjects' 'reasonable expectations'.

Nov 25, 2024

CJEU C-252/21 Meta Platforms and Others (General terms of use of a social network) 'Bundeskartellamt' 4 Jul 2023

members – 6 min read

The 'Bundeskartellamt' ruling, where the CJEU applies 'strictly' to the legal bases necessity test for the first time. 🔥 You might rely on legitimate interest for direct marketing, network security or product improvement, but the processing must now meet this higher threshold.

Nov 13, 2024