Germany: Lawsuit concerning use of data from publicly available user profiles for AI training (Consumer Advice Center NRW v Meta)
Progress
Current status
in force
23 May 2025 in force
Scope
Implementers
Germany
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
ML and AI development
Government Branch
judiciary
Government Body
court
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Cologne Higher Regional Court issued a decision finding Meta’s use of public user data for AI training compliant with GDPR and DMA
On 23 May 2025, the 15th Civil Senate of the Cologne Higher Regional Court rejected an application by the Consumer Advice Center NRW against Meta Platforms Ireland Limited in an expedited proceeding. The application sought to prevent Meta from using…
SourceEvent type
civil lawsuit
Action type
ruling
Government branch
judiciary
Government body
court