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Austrian Supreme Court rules CRIF’s use of address‑publisher data for credit scoring violates GDPR purpose limitation

The Austrian Supreme Court (OGH) held that credit reference agencies may not collect personal data from address publishers that process the data for marketing purposes, confirming a GDPR purpose‑limitation breach. The ruling supports noyb’s planned class action against CRIF and AZ Direct.

Why it matters: The decision clarifies GDPR purpose‑limitation obligations for credit scoring, paving the way for a consumer class action in Austria.

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

Sources
Supreme Court: CRIF illegally collected data of millions in Austria. Way clear for class action!
noyb · primary source · Sep 1, 2026
Supreme Court: CRIF illegally collected data of millions in Austria. Way clear for class action!
noyb · Sep 1, 2026
Details
JurisdictionAustria
RegulatorEDPB
CourtAustrian Supreme Court (OGH)
LawGeneral Data Protection Regulation
StatusDecided
PublishedSeptember 1, 2026
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsCRIF, AZ Direct, noyb, Robert Haupt
Topicspurpose limitation, automated decision making, data brokers, privacy, profiling
Datapersonal