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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 its rights.

Why it matters: The ruling affirms a private right of action under the GDPR and reinforces the primacy of EU privacy law over national statutes.

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

Sources
Austrian Supreme Court: Facebook dismissed
noyb · primary source · Jun 21, 2019
Austrian Supreme Court: Facebook dismissed
noyb · Jun 21, 2019
Details
JurisdictionAustria
RegulatorEDPB
CourtAustrian Supreme Court
LawGeneral Data Protection Regulation
StatusDecided
PublishedJune 21, 2019
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsFacebook
Topicsconsent, privacy
Datapersonal