Google LLC – Complaint Upheld (Austria, 2025)
Austria's data protection authority upheld a complaint against Google LLC regarding users' rights to access their data. The authority found that Google did not provide complete information when users requested access to their data. This ruling emphasizes the importance of transparency for companies handling personal information.
What happened
Google LLC failed to provide complete information in response to users' access requests.
Who was affected
Users who requested access to their personal data held by Google were affected.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that Google did not fully comply with the requirements for providing information under GDPR's access rights.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for companies to ensure they are transparent and informative when users ask for their data. It serves as a reminder for businesses to review their data access processes.
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The case focused on the right to access and the provision of complete information following an access request, not on cookie or consent violations.
Outcome
Complaint Upheld
A data subject complaint that was upheld by the DPA.
Related Enforcement Actions (1)
Other enforcement actions involving Google LLC in AT
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Google LLC - Austria (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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