Court case VI ZB 39/18 – Court Ruling (Germany, 2019)

Court Ruling
DPA OLGFrankfurt24 September 2019Germany
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Court Ruling

A German court case addressed whether user data can be shared for civil law claims. This is important because it clarifies how data protection laws apply in legal proceedings. Website operators should understand when they can disclose user data in legal contexts.

What happened

The case involved the disclosure of user data for civil law claims.

Who was affected

Users whose data might be shared in civil law proceedings.

What the authority found

The court considered how GDPR applies to the disclosure of user data in civil law cases.

Why this matters

This ruling helps clarify the circumstances under which user data can be disclosed in legal cases, providing guidance for businesses on handling data requests in such contexts.

GDPR Articles Cited

Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR
Art. 6(1)(e) GDPR
Art. 6(4) GDPR
Art. 23(1)(j) GDPR

National Law Articles

German Telemedia Act (TMG)
Decision AuthorityBGH
Reviewed AuthorityOLG Frankfurt (Germany)
Full Legal Summary
Detailed

The case focused on the disclosure of user data for civil law claims, not related to cookies or consent mechanisms.

Outcome

Court Ruling

A ruling by a national court on a data-protection matter.

Related Cases (0)

No other cases found for Court case VI ZB 39/18 in DE

This is the only recorded case for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Ruling Date

24 September 2019

Authority

DPA OLGFrankfurt

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