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Mehr Datenschutz durch Verbandsklagen? How Germany gave associations a say in data protection

October 22, 2026 by Philip Gaylord
Mehr Datenschutz durch Verbandsklagen?

Since 2016 German consumer associations can act against data protection breaches under the UKlaG. A look at the 2014 draft, the final law and the GDPR era.

Categories Tech Tags Datenschutz, DSGVO, Germany, UKlaG, Verbandsklage, Verbraucherschutz

Double opt-in: why a 2014 Berlin ruling did not put the procedure in question

October 22, 2026 by Philip Gaylord
Double-Opt-In-Verfahren nicht in Frage gestellt

A December 2014 Berlin court ruling on an unsolicited account confirmation email was widely misread as an attack on double opt-in. Here is what it actually decided.

Categories Tech Tags court ruling, data protection, double opt-in, email marketing, Germany, newsletter
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