Gdpr Articles With Commentary & Eu Case Laws (DELUXE × 2026)

Individuals have the right to obtain a copy of their data and information on how it is used.

Anyone who has suffered damage due to a GDPR infringement has the right to receive compensation from the controller or processor.

In the KNLTB case (C-621/22), the court clarified that purely commercial interests can constitute a "legitimate interest," provided they are lawful and do not override the data subject's rights. Article 15: Right of Access GDPR Articles With Commentary & EU Case Laws

For in-depth study, legal practitioners often refer to specialized texts like The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): A Commentary by Bygrave and Docksey.

In UI v Österreichische Post AG (C-300/21), the court held that mere infringement is not enough to warrant compensation; there must be actual damage, though there is no "seriousness" threshold. A later ruling (C-340/21) confirmed that a well-founded fear of data misuse can qualify as non-material damage. Summary Table of Landmark EU Case Laws Relevant Article Key Ruling / Impact Schrems II (C-311/18) Art. 44–46 Individuals have the right to obtain a copy

Processing is only legal if it meets one of six bases, such as consent or "legitimate interests".

Adopted a broad interpretation of health data, including orders for non-prescription medicines. (C-807/21) Article 15: Right of Access For in-depth study,

Invalidated the EU-US Privacy Shield due to US surveillance concerns. (C-21/23)