Swedish criminal records database can’t invoke GDPR journalism exemption, EU court says
( July 9, 2026, 08:34 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A Swedish operator of a subscription-based database of criminal convictions cannot, in principle, classify its processing as being for journalistic purposes under the General Data Protection Regulation, the EU's highest court ruled on Thursday. This ruling means the service cannot escape the GDPR's protections and enforcement mechanisms. The case will return to the Swedish court for a final ruling.The press release is attached (in French)....
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