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Court case 29 K 6375/25 – Court Ruling (Germany, 2025)

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DPA VGDsseldorf5 September 2025Germany
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A court ruled that a company properly responded to a user's request for information about their data within the required timeframe. This decision clarifies what is expected from companies when handling access requests under GDPR.

What happened

The court found that the company provided a status report on a data access request within the one-month deadline.

Who was affected

A user who requested access to their personal data held by the company.

What the authority found

The court determined that the company's response met the requirements of GDPR regarding the timeline for providing status updates on access requests.

Why this matters

This case highlights the importance of timely communication from companies when users request access to their data. It sets a precedent for how access requests should be managed.

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Art. 12(3) GDPR
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Art. 12(3) GDPR

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Decision AuthorityVG Düsseldorf

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On 16 May 2025, the data subject made an access request to the controller by letter. On 20 May 2025, the controller informed him that his letter had been received and that his request was being examined, but clarification could take time. On 23 June 2025, the data subject brought a case before the court of first instance (Administrative Court Düsseldorf -VG Düsseldorf), claiming that the controller failed to satisfy his request. The court pointed out that the one month deadline in Article 12(3) GDPR only refers to the provision of the status report on the measures taken pursuant to the request. According to the court, it does not set a deadline for the fulfillment of the rights or claims of the data subject enshrined in Articles 15-22 GDPR. In this case the controller provided the data subject with a status report in due time. Therefore, it complied with its obligation to inform the data subject of the measures taken to satisfy his request for information within the one-month period pursuant to Article 12(3) GDPR. The court found the action inadmissible.

Outcome

Court Ruling

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

Related Cases (0)

No other cases found for Court case 29 K 6375/25 in DE

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Ruling Date

5 September 2025

Authority

DPA VGDsseldorf

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