The past year witnessed several landmark CJEU judgments with direct implications for data protection, technology, media, and intellectual property. These rulings not only influence the interpretation of existing laws but also introduce fresh obligations for businesses. Dentons hereby draws your attention to what it considers to be the top 10 CJEU judgments that you should be aware of as a must.

In the top position we have the Österreichische Post case, clarifying the use of German citizens' data for political profiling and emphasizing the need for actual damages in compensation claims. Following closely are the Google Ireland and Lännen MCE cases, reinforcing the country-of-origin principle and providing insights into online enforcement.

Other judgments cover a range of privacy issues, including data processing in personalized social media advertising and scoring legality in financial institutions. Noteworthy is a judgment addressing invisible design elements in light of upcoming EU design law changes. In the copyright field, significant judgments delved into obligations arising from sound system installations and satellite signal access, crucial for entities seeking fair compensation from collecting societies.

Insightful comment on each case is given by professionals from the Dentons Warsaw IP&TMT team. They will help you better understand how your business could be impacted.

A bonus comes in the form of summaries of CJEU judgments expected in 2024.