European Union: Data Protection

Denmark is proposing legislation that would ban children under 15 from creating and using login-based profiles on major social media and video-sharing platforms. The draft bill targets Very Large Online Platforms designated by the European Commission, potentially requiring age verification for all users while exempting professional networks and content accessible without login. If passed, these rules are expected to take effect on July 1, 2027.

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that Latvian legislation requiring unrestricted public access to shareholder information violates fundamental rights protections under the EU Charter. While the Court acknowledges the legitimacy of anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism, and sanctions objectives, it finds that these goals can be achieved through less intrusive measures that restrict access to competent authorities, obliged entities, and persons with legitimate interests. The judgment le

A Danish municipality accidentally disclosed sensitive health information about a citizen's spouse and financial details to the citizen's former spouse during a routine records request. The case examines whether this data breach constitutes immaterial damage under GDPR Article 82 and explores the municipality's liability when the disclosed information was subsequently used in family court proceedings.