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noyb files complaint against WetterOnline for refusing GDPR access request

WetterOnline shares precise location data with more than 300 third‑party advertising companies and rejected a data‑subject access request, citing a "disproportionate effort". noyb filed a complaint with the North Rhine‑Westphalia data protection authority seeking compliance and a possible administrative penalty. The case highlights potential violations of the GDPR right of access.

Why it matters: The complaint underscores a possible breach of GDPR access rights and massive location‑data sharing by a popular app.

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Sources
WetterOnline sees "disproportionate effort" in complying with the GDPR
noyb · primary source · Feb 12, 2025
WetterOnline sees "disproportionate effort" in complying with the GDPR
noyb · Feb 12, 2025
Details
JurisdictionDE-NRW
RegulatorData protection authority of North Rhine-Westphalia
LawGeneral Data Protection Regulation
StatusFiled
PublishedFebruary 12, 2025
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsWetterOnline
Topicsaccess, sharing, targeted advertising, profiling, location, data brokers, security, privacy
Datapersonal, location, precise geolocation