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:
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01. File the complaint
SOMI informs the company of their wrongdoing(s) and invites them to have a formal discussion
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02. Start the claim
If the solution has not been reached, SOMI starts a claim and recruits the victims to participate
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03. Issue a Summons
SOMI issues a Summons and registers the claim on the central register for collective actions
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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
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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
TikTok and X faces class action suit for violations of DSA, GDPR and AI Act
2025-02-19 00:00:00
Four (4) cross-border class action suits against social media giants TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) have been recently filed in Germany, alleging violations of German and EU law, particularly the Digital Services Act (DSA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the new Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act). The class action suits were filed by the Dutch Foundation for Market Information Research (Stichting Onderzoek Marktinformatie, or SOMI), a non-profit organization authorized to bring cross-border representative actions for consumers in the European Union.
He saw a mortal danger and took action.
2025-02-09 10:55:00
Hans Franke is the man behind a wave of class action lawsuits in the EU demanding billions in damages from social media. The Dutch tycoon decided to take action when his son came home with TikTok on his phone.
Dutch association files damages claims against X, TikTok in Germany
2025-02-06 11:30:00
The Dutch non-profit SOMI has filed a case against TikTok and X in court in Germany, claiming damages of billions of euros for privacy violations.
TikTok and X face $1 billion in claims as EU's first injunctive AI lawsuits came in
2025-02-06 00:00:00
On February 5, 2025, the Dutch Foundation for Market Information Research (Stichting Onderzoek Marktinformatie, SOMI) filed four cross-border class actions against TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) in Germany.
TikTok and X face mass claims in Germany
2025-02-05 00:00:00
A Dutch consumer rights body has filed collective lawsuits in Germany against TikTok and X over alleged violations of consumer protection and data privacy laws.
NGO files Belgium TikTok mass claim
2024-10-31 00:00:00
A Dutch privacy activist group has filed a collective redress claim against TikTok over the company’s alleged violation of consumer protection and privacy laws.
Why invest in SOMI?
Support us in protecting European citizens against the manipulation of personal data from big tech companies.
