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 contract to bypass consent requirements and that users are not provided full access to their data. The hearing was postponed, with a further decision expected in February.
Why it matters: The case could force Facebook to change its data‑processing practices to comply with GDPR consent and access rights.
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