Hamburg's DPO Aims To Restrict Internet Search Engine's Combination Of User Data

JD
Jones Day

Contributor

Jones Day is a global law firm with more than 2,500 lawyers across five continents. The Firm is distinguished by a singular tradition of client service; the mutual commitment to, and the seamless collaboration of, a true partnership; formidable legal talent across multiple disciplines and jurisdictions; and shared professional values that focus on client needs.
According to the DPO, the search engine already announced that it will materially change its services in order to meet these data protection requirements.
Germany Privacy

On April 8, the Hamburg DPO denied an internet search engine's appeal of a September 2014 decision in which the DPO ordered the search engine to either restrict the combination of user data from its various services or to obtain additional consent from the users. According to the DPO, the search engine already announced that it will materially change its services in order to meet these data protection requirements.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

Mondaq uses cookies on this website. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies as set out in our Privacy Policy.

Learn More