Set by the law · GDPR Art. 78(1)

Right to an effective judicial remedy

In plain English

The right to go to court against a binding decision of a data protection authority, and against a controller or processor that infringed one's GDPR rights.

The official text

each natural or legal person shall have the right to an effective judicial remedy against a legally binding decision of a supervisory authority concerning them

Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), Article 78(1)EUR-LexRead it on Fino →

each data subject shall have the right to an effective judicial remedy where he or she considers that his or her rights under this Regulation have been infringed as a result of the processing of his or her personal data in non-compliance with this Regulation

Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), Article 79(1)EUR-LexRead it on Fino →

Proceedings against a controller or a processor shall be brought before the courts of the Member State where the controller or processor has an establishment.

Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), Article 79(2)EUR-LexRead it on Fino →

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