ARTICLE · 26 NOVEMBER 2024

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CJEU Ruling Expands GDPR Rules For Health-Related Data

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In a significant decision on 4 October 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union clarified the interpretation of ‘data concerning health' under the General Data Protection Regulation...

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In a significant decision on 4 October 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union clarified the interpretation of 'data concerning health' under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This ruling has important implications for online pharmacies and e-commerce platforms handling health-related products.

1. Background of the Case

This case arose from a dispute between two pharmacists in Germany, ND and DR, concerning the online sale of pharmacy-only medicinal products. ND operated a pharmacy that marketed and sold such products through an e-commerce platform (Amazon-Marketplace). DR, a competitor, alleged that ND's practices violated data protection laws under the GDPR, as the collection and processing of customer purchase data involved sensitive personal information, specifically health data.

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