German court refers joint data controllers’ transparency question to ECJ
( July 27, 2026, 12:32 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: German judges are seeking clarity from the EU’s highest court on the transparency requirements for joint data controllers under the EU's data privacy regulation, asking whether such an arrangement should be made public immediately, or only upon request. The question, which was published in the Official Journal on Monday, was referred by the Düsseldorf High Regional Court and centers around a legal website which connects lawyers with customers and collects visitor data.Documents are attached. Case reference is C-287/26....
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