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Schrems' Austrian case against Facebook lands in EU court

( July 20, 2021, 10:15 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Facebook will have to defend its data practices under the GDPR at the EU's top court after Austria’s Supreme Court sought clarification on questions around the company's use of a “contract” as a lawful basis for processing personal data. The case was initially brought by privacy activist Max Schrems, who today announced the referral of his case to the EU Court of Justice. Another question judges will review revolves around the GDPR principle of data minimization and how it relates to targeted advertising.Statement follows. The documents are attached....

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