SOMI
All your Data
All yours.
SOMI is committed to protecting the fundamental rights of consumers and minors who use online services. Learn how we work below.
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.
Active claims
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:
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01. File the complaintSOMI informs the company of their wrongdoing(s) and invites them to have a formal discussion
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02. Start the claimIf the solution has not been reached, SOMI starts a claim and recruits the victims to participate
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03. Issue a SummonsSOMI issues a Summons and registers the claim on the central register for collective actions
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04. Take the evidence to the courtSOMI fights the violation in court with a team of experienced lawyers. If needed, SOMI will launch an appeal
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05.Distribute the compensationIf the claim reaches a positive judgment or settlement, SOMI will pay compensation to the victims
SOMI explained in a video
Why SOMI?
As a collective, we have a very solid negotiating position based on European legislation for privacy and consumer protection.
SOMI investigates digital services and focuses on transparency with regard to the use of personal data and the relevant risks.
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.
- + 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
SOMI on the Media
2026-03-13 14:40:31
Big Tech companies, like Meta, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter), have been collecting personal data, manipulating what we see, and profiting from it. Often without our consent.
2026-03-12 14:36:35
On February 4th, 2026, the Oberlandesgericht Dresden published a press release about four parallel judgments dated February 3rd, 2026 concerning Meta’s so called “Business Tools”.
2026-03-05 10:24:55
After a detailed introduction to the facts and legal issues, the court first stated that it considered itself to have international jurisdiction. Since the defendant is based in Ireland, the provisions of the Brussels I Regulation apply. In the opinion of the Senate, Article 7(2) of the Brussels I Regulation, which refers to the place of the harmful conduct, is relevant. The Senate does not agree with the defendant's view that the plaintiff association is asserting its own claim, as the basis for such an original association claim already appears questionable. In this respect, Article 7(2) of the Brussels I Regulation could be invoked, the requirements of which are also fulfilled in the court's view.
2026-02-27 10:41:24
The political earthquake is here: as social media turns into a Digital Wild West, governments are moving rapidly to regulate the digital landscape. The Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez didn’t mince words while speaking at the World Governments Summit in Dubai: “Today, our children are exposed to a space they were never meant to navigate alone. A space of addiction, abuse, violence, pornography, manipulation, and more violence”. On this, few would disagree.
2026-02-23 12:01:05
This is the newsletter for February 2026 from the Foundation for Market Information Research to its relations, including the participants in its actions, its sympathizers, media professionals and app users.
2026-02-20 10:20:38
Rotterdam (Netherlands), Schleswig (Germany) – 23 February 2026 – The Dutch non-profit organisation ‘Stichting Onderzoek Marktinformatie (SOMI)’ has filed a second collective representation action for damages against Meta in Germany. The lawsuit is centred around the unlawful use of personal data collected from Instagram and Facebook users as well as non-users for the purpose of training Meta's AI systems.
Why invest in SOMI?
Support us in protecting European citizens against the
manipulation of personal data from big tech companies.
