Low
Interpretation
Published
European Union · Dec 19, 2019
CJEU Advocate General opinion says DPAs must halt US data transfers when fundamental rights are breached
The Advocate General stated that Data Protection Authorities must stop data transfers if fundamental rights are violated. The opinion urges the Irish DPC to order Facebook to cease transfers and clarifies that SCCs contain a “pressure…
Court of Justice of the European Union · General Data Protection Regulation
Low
Lawsuit filed
Filed
Ireland · Dec 18, 2019
Irish DPC files lawsuit against Facebook and Max Schrems over validity of SCCs
The Irish Data Protection Commissioner filed a lawsuit against Facebook and Max Schrems in the Irish High Court to refer the dispute on Standard Contractual Clauses to the CJEU. The case concerns whether SCCs can be used when US…
Irish Data Protection Commissioner · Standard Contractual Clauses
Low
Enforcement
Filed
France · Dec 10, 2019
noyb files three GDPR complaints with CNIL over fake consent cookie banners on French sites
The privacy NGO noyb filed three formal complaints with the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) alleging that CDiscount, Allocine.fr and Vanity Fair turn user rejections of cookies into "fake consent". The sites use the IAB…
CNIL · General Data Protection Regulation
Low
Lawsuit filed
Pending
Austria · Nov 12, 2019
Austrian court hears case accusing Facebook of processing data without consent under GDPR
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…
EDPB · General Data Protection Regulation
Low
Court ruling
Announced
Ireland · Sep 17, 2019
CJEU to hear Schrems‑Facebook case on EU‑US data transfers under SCCs and Privacy Shield
The Court of Justice of the European Union (Grand Chamber) will hear case C‑311/18 on July 9 2019 concerning EU‑US data transfers to Facebook under Standard Contractual Clauses and the Privacy Shield, focusing on US mass surveillance. The…
Irish Data Protection Commissioner · Standard Contractual Clauses
Low
Court ruling
Decided
Austria · Jun 21, 2019
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…
EDPB · General Data Protection Regulation
Moderate
Fine
Announced
France · Jun 21, 2019
CNIL fines Google €50 million for GDPR ‘forced consent’ violations
The French data protection authority (CNIL) announced a €50 million fine against Google for GDPR violations related to forced consent. The penalty stems from complaints filed by noyb.eu and La Quadrature du Net. The announcement was made…
CNIL · General Data Protection Regulation
Moderate
Guidance
Announced
European Union · Jun 5, 2019
noyb and Access Now host workshop on GDPR enforcement actions in Vienna
The workshop “One year after GDPR: Advancing rights through effective enforcement actions” was held May 8‑10, 2019 in Vienna. It gathered NGOs, public authorities and researchers to discuss practical aspects of GDPR enforcement, noting…
EDPB · General Data Protection Regulation
Low
Court ruling
Decided
Ireland · May 31, 2019
Irish Supreme Court dismisses Facebook’s application to halt EU‑US data‑transfer reference
The Irish Supreme Court dismissed Facebook’s application, finding it had jurisdiction to intervene but the company failed to substantiate its request. The court therefore did not take the actions sought by Facebook, allowing the case to…
Irish Data Protection Commission · Safe Harbor
Low
Enforcement
Filed
Austria · Jan 18, 2019
noyb files GDPR right‑to‑access complaints against eight streaming services
noyb filed formal complaints with the Austrian Data Protection Authority on behalf of ten users, alleging violations of the GDPR right to access by eight major streaming platforms. The complaints claim that the services either failed to…
Austrian Data Protection Authority · General Data Protection Regulation
Low
Enforcement
Published
Austria · Dec 10, 2018
Austrian DSB decision on DerStandard.at ‘pay or okay’ subscription model
The Austrian Data Protection Authority (DSB) ruled that DerStandard.at’s subscription option requiring users to pay €6 per month for privacy instead of giving free consent is not voluntary under the GDPR. The decision sparked criticism…
Austrian Data Protection Authority (DSB) · General Data Protection Regulation
Low
Interpretation
Announced
Austria · Dec 10, 2018
Austrian DSB says “pay or okay” subscription model violates GDPR consent voluntariness
The Austrian Data Protection Authority (DSB) ruled that Der Standard's subscription offering, which ties refusal of consent to a €6 monthly fee, is not a voluntary choice under the GDPR. Max Schrems and other privacy experts criticized the…
Austrian Data Protection Authority · General Data Protection Regulation
Moderate
Interpretation
Published
European Union · Dec 8, 2018
Noyb reports controllers limit GDPR rights to specific request formats
Noyb notes that many data controllers use automated systems that restrict how data subjects can exercise their GDPR rights, often limiting requests to specific formats that may not serve the data subject's interests. The organization…
EDPB · General Data Protection Regulation
Moderate
Interpretation
Published
European Union · Nov 12, 2018
Max Schrems discusses GDPR on CBS 60 Minutes (Nov 11, 2018)
On 11 November 2018, noyb director Max Schrems appeared on CBS's 60 Minutes to explain the benefits and challenges of the GDPR and how the organization enforces it. The interview highlighted the law's role in allowing Europeans to reclaim…
EDPB · General Data Protection Regulation
Low
Court ruling
Pending
Austria · Oct 16, 2018
Austrian bank appeals DPA decision on GDPR access fee
The Austrian Data Protection Authority ruled that a customer must be granted access to his bank account details under the GDPR. The bank appealed, arguing that banking regulations permit a €30 annual fee for information not available…
Austrian Data Protection Authority · General Data Protection Regulation
Moderate
Enforcement
Filed
European Union · May 25, 2018 · effective May 25, 2018
noyb files GDPR complaints against Google, Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook for forced consent
On 25 May 2018, the privacy NGO noyb filed four complaints with DPAs in France, Belgium, Germany and Austria alleging that Google, Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook use forced consent that violates GDPR Article 7(4). The complaints argue…
EDPB · General Data Protection Regulation
