Data protection on the Court’s website

The European Union is committed to privacy and the protection of personal data, principles that are also upheld by the Court of Justice of the European Union. The Court ensures compliance with EU data protection rules – including Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, which governs the protection of personal data processed by the EU institutions and agencies – in all its activities. This also extends to safeguarding your data while you browse the Court’s website.

Viewing and using the Court’s website

When use view or use the Court’s website, certain personal data may be processed to ensure that it functions properly.

Forms

The Court’s website contains contact forms that enable you to contact or send requests to different departments in the Court. The forms require you to provide certain personal data in order for requests to be dealt with effectively.

The departments that require this information will process it in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1725. Each form comes with an “information notice” on data protection that explains

• how and why your data will be used
• the subject matter of the data processing
• who is responsible for processing your data (the data controller)
• your rights regarding data protection
• who you can contact if you have any questions

Cookies

The Court’s website uses cookies to ensure that it works properly and to make browsing easier.

In some cases, third-party cookies may be installed on your device – for example, when you consent to your browser being tracked for analytics or website improvement.

For more information about the use of cookies and how to delete or block them, see our page on Cookies.

Social media

The Court uses platforms like YouTube, X, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, Mastodon, Whatsapp and LinkedIn to share information and updates. These platforms are managed by the Court’s Communication Directorate.

You can also share content from the Curia website via Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Bluesky. These platforms can be accessed by clicking on their icons wherever they appear on the website. When you do this, you will leave the Court’s website, and so your data will be processed under the privacy policy of the chosen platform.

“Whoiswho”

The Court’s website contains a link to the official directory of the EU, which is managed by the Office of Publications of the European Union. By clicking on this link, you leave the Court’s website, and your data will be processed under the privacy policy of the Office of Publications.

Information and contact

Information

For more information on the Court’s processing of personal data as an institution, see our page on data protection at the Court. You can also consult the central record of processing activities.

Data Protection Officer

The Data Protection Officer (DPO) ensures that the Court complies with Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 in non-judicial activities. The DPO also advises the Court’s data controllers on their obligations regarding the protection of personal data.

If you have any questions about the processing of personal data related to using the Court’s website, you can use the contact form to get in touch with the DPO.

European Data Protection Supervisor

The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) is an independent authority that supervises data protection across the EU institutions, with the exception of the Court when it acts in its judicial capacity.

If you believe that your data has been handled incorrectly under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, you can file a complaint with the EDPS.