4/n Our experience from 70+ similar cases in Germany over the past three years came in handy. We were able to clarify certain points with conviction. Thomas Bindl’s pioneering case against the European Commission raised crucial legal questions.

5/n Some of the key questions: 1. Can unlawful data transfers by the EU Commission to third countries be contested? 2. How applicable are data subjects’ access rights (even down to Middle Earth 😉)? 3. Is compensation required for unlawful data transfers or failed DSAR responses?