Damages (GDPR)

Compensation for data protection violations.

Anyone who suffers material or non-material damage as a result of a GDPR violation can claim damages. According to case law, even a mere loss of control over the data may in certain circumstances constitute recoverable damage.

The relevant statutes

Art. 82 DSGVO

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Related terms

Data Breach (Personal Data Breach)
Data Protection Supervisory Authority

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