§ GDPR · Article 81
GDPR Article 81: Obligations, Deadlines & Penalties
At a glance
Article 81 of the GDPR imposes 3 obligations on competent court.
§ Obligations
All obligations under Article 81
Obligation 1
A competent court with information on pending proceedings concerning the same subject matter and controller/processor in another Member State must contact that other court to confirm the existence of such proceedings.
Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Article 81, Article 81
- Obligated entity
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competent court
- Action required
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contact
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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Obligation 2
Any competent court other than the court first seized may suspend its proceedings where proceedings concerning the same subject matter and controller/processor are pending in a court in another Member State.
Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Article 81, Article 81
- Obligated entity
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competent court
- Action required
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suspend
- Deadline
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—
- Penalty
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Obligation 3
Any court other than the court first seized may decline jurisdiction on the application of one of the parties if the proceedings are pending at first instance, the court first seized has jurisdiction, and its law permits consolidation.
Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Article 81, Article 81
- Obligated entity
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competent court
- Action required
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decline jurisdiction
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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§ Frequently asked
Questions about Article 81
Who must comply with Article 81 of the GDPR?
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competent court.
What does Article 81 of the GDPR require?
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contact suspend decline jurisdiction