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noyb files GDPR complaint against Austrian address broker AZ Direct for lack of source and recipient transparency

noyb lodged a GDPR complaint with the Austrian data protection authority against AZ Direct Österreich GmbH for refusing to disclose the origin and recipients of address data. The company claimed it was too burdensome to keep precise records of data sources, a justification not found in the GDPR or Austrian DSG. The complaint seeks enforcement of the GDPR transparency and accountability obligations.

Why it matters: The case highlights enforcement of GDPR transparency requirements for data‑broking companies.

Summary generated from the sources below. Check the primary source before relying on it; this is not legal advice.

Sources
Address broker: GDPR-compliance "too burdensome"
noyb · primary source · Oct 13, 2020
Address broker: GDPR-compliance "too burdensome"
noyb · Oct 13, 2020
Details
JurisdictionAustria
RegulatorAustrian Data Protection Authority
LawGeneral Data Protection Regulation
StatusFiled
PublishedOctober 13, 2020
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsAZ Direct Österreich GmbH
Topicstransparency, access, data brokers
Datapersonal