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.
You can see the list of all entities on:
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
2025-06-25 14:37:00
Meta Platforms is facing a collective lawsuit filed in a Belgian court by Stichting Onderzoek Marktinformatie - SOMI, the Dutch Foundation of Market Information Research - regarding alleged violations of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation, the Digital Services Act, the Digital Markets Act, and EU Consumer Protection laws.
2025-03-10 00:00:00
TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) are no strangers to lawsuits and regulatory penalties for violations of various regulations around the world, including those protecting data privacy. In these latest lawsuits, class actions have been filed in Germany against the two companies for alleged violations of several EU laws.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why invest in SOMI?
Support us in protecting European citizens against the
manipulation of personal data from big tech companies.
