legitimate interest

CJEU C-17/22 HTB Neunte Immobilien Portfolio

members – 5 min read

UPDATED: National case-law could be relevant under Article 6(1)(c) legal obligation. And while we get some further guidance on legitimate interest assessments, the CJEU creates some confusion around 'strictly necessary' again.

Nov 25, 2024

CJEU C-252/21 Meta Platforms and Others (General terms of use of a social network)

members – 6 min read

The 'Meta Bundeskartellamt' ruling: Legal bases are interpreted stricter and while you might rely on legitimate interest for direct marketing, network security or product improvement, processing personal data must be *strictly* necessary (but is it correctly applied? 🤔)

Nov 13, 2024

CJEU C-621/22 KNLTB (legitimate interests)

members – 3 min read

UPDATED: Article 6(1)(f) allows personal data to be disclosed for a commercial interest if the processing is strictly necessary and not outweighed by the interests, rights or freedoms of the data subjects. The interest doesn't have to be determined by law, but it must be lawful.

Oct 29, 2024

EDPB Guidelines 1/2024 Legitimate interests (public consultation)

members – 4 min read

The EDPB's recent new legitimate interest guidelines are on public consultation until 20 Nov 2024. Initial analysis: 📝 Document, document, document.

Oct 28, 2024

AG Szpunar (C-394/23 Mousse)

members – 2 min read

Advocate General Opinion: On the principles of data minimisation and lawfulness of processing—where the 🇫🇷 CNIL made a somewhat startling decision on what's 'necessary for the performance of a contract'! + remember to spell out your legitimate interest when you collect the data!

Aug 9, 2024

Sweden DPA fines Bonnier News SEK 13m for profiling without consent

members – 1 min read

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Jun 28, 2023

Sweden DPA fines Bonnier News "only" SEK 13m due to adequate safeguards

members – 6 min read

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Jun 27, 2023

Dutch Council of State annuls controversial DPA legitimate interest fine that bankrupted company

members – 1 min read

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Jul 27, 2022