Who are we?
The Foundation for Market Information Research (SOMI) is a non-profit organization set up to identify and influence issues of social importance .
SOMI investigates abuses, informs the public, and helps disadvantaged people. SOMI does this, among other things, by conducting collective proceedings and claiming compensation.
EU Recognition
SOMI was designated as a competent authority for bringing cross-border representative actions for consumers in the European Union. This means that SOMI can represent victims across EU member states in our collective actions.
You can see the list of all entities on:
How do we work?
SOMI consists of a team of
IT & legal experts
who are
the best in their field.
Once we find a case in which the rights of a large group of
people are being
violated, we will start a claim process
as follows:
01. File the complaint
SOMI informs the company of their wrongdoing(s) and invites them to have a formal discussion
02. Start the claim
If the solution has not been reached, SOMI starts a claim and recruits the victims to participate
03. Issue a Summons
SOMI issues a Summons and registers the claim on the central register for collective actions
04. Take the evidence to the court
SOMI fights the violation in court with a team of experienced lawyers. If needed, SOMI will launch an appeal
05. Distribute the compensation
If the claim reaches a positive judgment or settlement, SOMI will pay compensation to the victims
SOMI explained in a video
Why SOMI?
Collective action
As a collective, we have a very solid negotiating position based on European legislation for privacy and consumer protection.
Knowledge center
SOMI investigates digital services and focuses on transparency with regard to the use of personal data and the relevant risks.
Advocacy
SOMI will also act as the voice for consumer groups in the media and a discussion partner for the government and other parties.
SOMI app
Every second on the Internet, your personal data is being collected and processed, even without your consent. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) entitles EU citizens to privacy rights, however exercising these rights on your own is not easy. Enter SOMI app: a user-friendly and secure solution that empowers you to exercise your GDPR rights and reclaim ownership of your personal data.
Discover the power of the SOMI app:
- Collect your data from various websites, platforms, and apps
- Erase your data from any online sources
- Check whether your data has been leaked on the Dark Web
- Investigate the handling of your personal data
- Take action and claim compensation for GDPR violations
Available on:
SOMI on the Media
New Dutch class action targets Meta
2023-11-07 00:00:00An NGO has filed a material and non-material damages class action attacking Meta’s targeted advertising and data transfers and seeking compensation for a 2021 breach.
Facebook faces multibillion-euro privacy claim in the Netherlands
2023-10-26 13:25:00Facebook is facing a privacy class action in the Netherlands, with the group bringing it claiming the fine could be worth up to 10.5 billion euros ($11 billion).
TikTok Sued in the Netherlands for 1.7 Billion USD Over Collecting Children’s Data
2021-06-08 00:00:00The Amsterdam-based Market Information Research Foundation (SOMI) sued the video-sharing platform TikTok on behalf of 64,000 Dutch parents, seeking 1.4 billion euros (about $1.7 billion) for allegedly collecting data from millions of children.
TikTok targeted with lawsuit in Netherlands over collecting data on kids
2021-06-08 00:00:00The Market Information Research Foundation (SOMI) representing thousands of Dutch parents has targeted TikTok with a lawsuit for 1.4 billion euros (approximately $1.7 billion) for gathering data from millions of kids.
Social media company TikTok targeted with lawsuit in Netherlands over collecting data on kids
2021-06-08 00:00:00The Market Information Research Foundation (SOMI) representing thousands of Dutch parents has targeted TikTok with a lawsuit for 1.4 billion euros (approximately $1.7 billion) for gathering data from millions of kids.
TikTok taken to task over Dutch child privacy
2021-06-02 00:00:00A Netherlands-based non-profit organisation initiated a lawsuit against social media app TikTok seeking €1.4 billion in compensation for allegedly neglecting the privacy and safety of more than 1 million Dutch children.
Why invest in SOMI?
Support us in protecting European citizens against the manipulation of personal data from big tech companies.
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