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EU court data request ruling seen lowering bar for privacy law damages

By Júlia Tar ( March 24, 2026, 13:43 GMT | Comment) -- A ruling from the EU's top court that companies can refuse a request for access to personal data only in limited cases of abuse could make it easier for individuals to claim damages under the GDPR data privacy law, experts say. It could also have implications for how companies operating in the EU handle data requests and claims for damages.Companies operating in the EU can only refuse requests from individuals to access their personal data in very limited cases, and may face a lower bar for paying compensation if they get it wrong....

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