On 31 July 2024, the German Higher Regional Court of Munich (OLG München) delivered a judgment providing key insights into the repercussions board members may encounter for violating the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Although the primary legal question centered around the legality of an executive’s dismissal under German corporate and employment law, the court’s decision was heavily influenced by its determination that the executive had prompted the company to engage in unlawful data processing, thereby breaching the GDPR. This blog post highlights the essential facts of the case and the court’s findings regarding the data protection issues involved.Continue Reading German Court Upholds Board Member’s Dismissal For GDPR Breach