Where specific rules on jurisdiction are contained in this Regulation, in particular as regards proceedings seeking a judicial remedy including compensation, against a controller or processor, general jurisdiction rules such as those of Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council¹ should not prejudice the application of such specific rules.
¹ Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2012 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters (OJ L 351, 20.12.2012, p. 1).
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Why Recital 147 Matters for GDPR Compliance?
Recital 147 matters for GDPR compliance because it clarifies how jurisdiction rules apply when seeking judicial remedies under GDPR. It ensures that existing EU rules on jurisdiction are respected while allowing GDPR-specific provisions to take precedence where necessary.