Recital 145 – Choice of Venue*

For proceedings against a controller or processor, the plaintiff should have the choice to bring the action before the courts of the Member States where the controller or processor has an establishment or where the data subject resides, unless the controller is a public authority of a Member State acting in the exercise of its public powers.

* This title is an unofficial description.


Why Recital 145 Matters for GDPR Compliance?

Recital 145 matters for GDPR compliance because it clarifies that individuals can choose where to bring legal proceedings against a controller or processor. This strengthens access to justice by allowing cases to be filed either where the organization is established or where the individual resides.

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