Labor law
Right of inspection instead of copying in compliance investigations
The Munich Higher Labor Court limits the right to a copy of internal compliance reports – inspection may be sufficient.
Dennis Tölle
13. May 2026
Blog posts
Category: Data protection law
Data protection law
Order processing under the GDPR – What happens to personal data after the contract ends?
The BGH clarifies: Data protection obligations do not end with the order processing contract – and the loss of control over data justifies compensation for damages.
Dennis Tölle
6. May 2026
Data protection law
ECJ ruling “Russmedia”: When platform operators are liable for personal data in advertisements
The ECJ rules: Operators of online marketplaces are jointly responsible under data protection law if users publish personal data in advertisements.
Dennis Tölle
29. April 2026
Data protection law
Claim for compensation under Section 14 (1) GDPR following a Google search in the application process
Employer may google – but must provide information. 1,000 in damages for GDPR violation in the application process.
Dennis Tölle
25. March 2026
Media/Press law
Unsolicited e-mail advertising: your rights as a recipient and how you can defend yourself
Unsolicited e-mail advertising can be legally prosecuted. Find out how you can defend yourself against unsolicited advertising emails.
Dennis Tölle
11. December 2024
Data protection law
Liability of companies for data protection breaches by their employees
Companies are generally liable for breaches of data protection by their employees, even if they have acted against instructions to the contrary.
Florian Wagenknecht
15. November 2024
Data protection law
GmbH managing directors personally liable for data protection breaches
The Higher Regional Court of Dresden found that, in addition to the company, the managing director of a GmbH is also to be classified as the controller under data protection law and is therefore personally liable for the data protection breach.
Dennis Tölle
7. March 2022
Data protection law
The right to compensation under data protection law pursuant to Art. 82 GDPR
The claim for damages due to a breach of the GDPR is becoming increasingly important in practice. However, the case law is not yet uniform. An overview.
Dennis Tölle
3. March 2022
Data protection law
Data protection law: No compensation for incomplete information
Incomplete or delayed fulfillment of the right to information under the GDPR does not in itself trigger a claim for damages by the data subject. This was decided by the Bonn Regional Court.
Florian Wagenknecht
18. October 2021
Data protection law
TTDSG: New cookie and data protection law coming on December 1
In May, the Bundestag passed the new law regulating data protection in telecommunications and telemedia. Among other things, it regulates the use of cookies.
Dennis Tölle
26. July 2021