Low
Lawsuit filed
Pending
Austria · Nov 12, 2019
Austrian court hears case accusing Facebook of processing data without consent under GDPR
In proceedings before the Vienna Regional Court, Facebook admitted to collecting and processing user data without consent since the GDPR took effect on May 25, 2018. The plaintiff argues that Facebook cannot rely on an alleged advertising…
EDPB · General Data Protection Regulation
Low
Court ruling
Announced
Ireland · Sep 17, 2019
CJEU to hear Schrems‑Facebook case on EU‑US data transfers under SCCs and Privacy Shield
The Court of Justice of the European Union (Grand Chamber) will hear case C‑311/18 on July 9 2019 concerning EU‑US data transfers to Facebook under Standard Contractual Clauses and the Privacy Shield, focusing on US mass surveillance. The…
Irish Data Protection Commissioner · Standard Contractual Clauses
Low
Court ruling
Decided
Austria · Jun 21, 2019
Austrian Supreme Court rejects Facebook's attempt to block GDPR model lawsuit
The Austrian Supreme Court dismissed all of Facebook's efforts to halt a model privacy lawsuit, confirming that any party may bring a claim under the GDPR. The court also ruled that national variations of the GDPR can no longer restrict…
EDPB · General Data Protection Regulation
Low
Court ruling
Decided
Ireland · May 31, 2019
Irish Supreme Court dismisses Facebook’s application to halt EU‑US data‑transfer reference
The Irish Supreme Court dismissed Facebook’s application, finding it had jurisdiction to intervene but the company failed to substantiate its request. The court therefore did not take the actions sought by Facebook, allowing the case to…
Irish Data Protection Commission · Safe Harbor
Low
Court ruling
Pending
Austria · Oct 16, 2018
Austrian bank appeals DPA decision on GDPR access fee
The Austrian Data Protection Authority ruled that a customer must be granted access to his bank account details under the GDPR. The bank appealed, arguing that banking regulations permit a €30 annual fee for information not available…
Austrian Data Protection Authority · General Data Protection Regulation
