Deutsche Telekom AG – CJEU Judgment (European Union, 2011)
The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that Deutsche Telekom must share directory data with other companies, even if some subscribers only wanted their data published by Deutsche Telekom. This decision highlights the balance between privacy and business competition. It matters because it shows how companies might have to share data under EU rules.
What happened
Deutsche Telekom was ordered to share directory data with other companies, even against some subscribers' wishes.
Who was affected
Subscribers of Deutsche Telekom and other telephone service providers whose data was included in directories.
What the authority found
The court decided that EU rules allow Member States to require companies to share directory data, even if subscribers prefer limited publication.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that companies may be required to share customer data to ensure competition, even if it conflicts with individual privacy preferences. Businesses should be aware of how EU rules might compel them to share data with competitors.
GDPR Articles Cited
National Law Articles
The case concerns a dispute over data access obligations under German telecommunications law, not related to cookies or consent mechanisms.
Outcome
CJEU Judgment
A judgment by the Court of Justice of the European Union, typically on a preliminary reference from a national court.
Violations (1)
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Art. 13, 14 GDPR
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Deutsche Telekom AG - European Union (2011). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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