Gdpr Articles With Commentary & Eu Case Laws May 2026

In Schrems v Meta (C-446/21), the CJEU emphasized data minimisation , ruling that personal data cannot be processed indefinitely for targeted advertising without strict temporal limits. Article 6: Lawfulness of Processing

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

Invalidated the EU-US Privacy Shield due to US surveillance concerns. (C-21/23) In Schrems v Meta (C-446/21), the CJEU emphasized

Confirmed fines require intent or negligence and can be based on total group turnover. In Schrems v Meta (C-446/21)

This article establishes the "Golden Rules" of data protection, including lawfulness, fairness, and transparency .