Germany: Cologne Higher Regional Court issued a decision finding Meta’s use of public user data for AI training compliant with GDPR and DMA

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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…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, ML and AI development
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
judiciary
Government Body
court

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2025-05-23
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On 23 May 2025, the 15th Civil Senate of the Cologne Higher Regional Court rejected an application …