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Steptoe Cyberblog | July 24, 2023

Landmark Judgment from the CJEU for Online Operators Whose Business Model Is Dependent on Personalized Content and Advertisement

Authors

Charles Whiddington, Anne-Gabrielle Haie, Zanda Romata

Overview

On July 4, 2023, the highest EU court issued a landmark judgment in Case C-252/21, where the German court referred several questions for a preliminary ruling related to (i) the interplay between data protection concerns and competition law breaches; and (ii) interpretation of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This judgment has far-reaching implications for online operators whose business model is based on personalized content and advertisement.

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Charles Whiddington
Charles Whiddington represents companies in cartel and other antitrust investigations. He also provides strategic advice on licensing, assists clients to shape their distribution networks, and...

Partner

EU and UK Competition, Antitrust/Competition, Antitrust Investigations & Litigation

Anne-Gabrielle Haie
Anne-Gabrielle Haie advises clients on a wide range of digital-related matters, with a strong focus on data protection, privacy and cybersecurity. In addition, she has developed considerable expertise...

Partner

AI, Data & Digital, Privacy & Cybersecurity, Internet, Telecom & Media, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

Zanda Romata
Zanda Romata
Zanda Romata's practice focuses on EU regulatory compliance in the areas of chemicals and product regulation (such as REACH, Biocides, CLP, WEEE, and RoHS 2), as well as competition law in the EU and...

Senior Associate

Chemicals & Environment, Regulatory Litigation, Antitrust/Competition, EU and UK Competition

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