Recently, the Düsseldorf Regional Court made a noteworthy decision regarding Facebook (Meta) and its treatment of users. The court ruled that Meta violated competition law by blocking a business user's Facebook account without proper justification. This decision highlights important issues about how big tech companies should operate and protect users' rights.

Germany's privacy regulators are positioning themselves to play a central role in governing AI systems as new rules loom. The Data Protection Conference issued extensive guidance on lawfully deploying AI applications involving personal data. The recommendations cover legal bases, transparency, anti-discrimination checks and other requirements.