Germany: Lawsuit concerning 2016 update to WhatsApp terms of service and privacy policy (Federation of German Consumer Organisations v WhatsApp Inc. / 52 O 22/17)
Progress
Current status
in force
23 Feb 2026 in force
Scope
Implementers
Germany
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
messaging service provider
Government Branch
judiciary
Government Body
court
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Berlin II Regional Court ordered WhatsApp to refrain from data disclosures and rejected deletion request in Federation of German Consumer Organisations v WhatsApp Inc. (52 O 22/17)
On 23 February 2026, the 52nd Civil Chamber of the Berlin II Regional Court issued a judgment in Federation of German Consumer Organisations (vzbv) v WhatsApp Inc. (52 O 22/17) regarding claims for injunctive relief related to the 2016 update of the…
SourceEvent type
civil lawsuit
Action type
ruling
Government branch
judiciary
Government body
court