With its Russmedia judgment (C-492/23, Grand Chamber, 2 December 2025), the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU or Court) fundamentally reshapes how online marketplaces and other platforms hosting user-generated content must approach data protection compliance.
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GT’s Carsten Kociok, Gretchen A. Ramos, and David A. Zetoony will present the webinar “The Next Generation of Cross Border Transfers: How the New Standard Contractual Clauses Will Change Contracting” on Tuesday, June 22 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EST. Almost every company that transfers personal information out of Europe has relied upon
EDPB says that cookie walls require a tracking-free alternative (not necessarily free of charge) – and the German Federal Supreme Court rules against opt-out consent for tracking cookies under German law
Introduction
In 2019, various EU member states issued guidance as to whether opt-in consent is necessary for non-essential cookies, with some guidance suggesting opt-in