Unlawful processing of personal data, data breaches, unauthorized disclosure of information or other interference with privacy may give rise to liability for harm under the GDPR and civil law. Affected persons are entitled to seek compensation for the damage suffered as well as appropriate non monetary satisfaction.
As part of this service, an initial legal assessment is carried out to determine whether a breach of obligations under the GDPR or an infringement of personality rights has occurred and to what extent harm has arisen. Based on this assessment, it is then evaluated whether an out of court solution is more effective in the given situation or whether it is appropriate to pursue the claims through court proceedings. Emphasis is placed on choosing a course of action that leads to realistic and proportionate compensation with regard to the circumstances of the case.
The service further includes a legal assessment of the liability of the personal data controller or processor, the existence of a causal link between the breach of obligations and the damage suffered, and the determination of the appropriate amount of compensation to be claimed. Claims are subsequently asserted against the responsible parties, including communication with the opposing party and negotiation of compensation on behalf of the client.
