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SOMI is committed to protecting the fundamental rights of consumers and minors who use online services. Learn how we work below.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Why SOMI?

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Collective action

As a collective, we have a very solid negotiating position based on European legislation for privacy and consumer protection.

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Knowledge center

SOMI investigates digital services and focuses on transparency with regard to the use of personal data and the relevant risks.

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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

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SOMI on the Media

Help Us Keep You Informed & Protected. An incredible gift is waiting for you!

2026-10-05 14:16:18

We don't say it enough, but we are deeply grateful for your trust and loyalty. To express our gratitude for being part of our community, we’ve decided to reward you with a special gift.

SOMI Sends Formal Warning Letter to Snapchat in Germany Over Child Safety and Files Complaint with Dutch Data Protection Authority

2026-09-16 13:00:00

Rotterdam (The Netherlands) and Berlin (Germany) – September 16th, 2026 – The Dutch non-profit foundation Stichting Onderzoek Marktinformatie (SOMI) has issued a formal warning in Germany to Snap – the company behind Snapchat, over concerns about child safety and the platform's addictive design. In parallel, SOMI has filed a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority concerning the same practices and expanded its collective proceedings in the Netherlands to represent victims from across the European Union on an opt-in basis.

Snap sent warning in Germany, Dutch complaint, online child rights group says

2026-09-16 12:31:00

Snap, the company that owns Snapchat, has been sent a warning letter in Germany and a complaint to the Dutch Data Protection Authority from Stichting Onderzoek Marktinformatie, or SOMI, over what the Dutch online child rights group says are its concerns about child safety and the platform's addictive design.

Snapchat faces German lawsuit threat over child safety claims

2026-09-15 15:29:00

Social media platform Snapchat faces a planned German lawsuit by Dutch consumer-rights foundation SOMI, which alleges the platform's design breaches the EU's Digital Services Act and AI Act by exposing minors to grooming, drug and e-cigarette offers, and recruitment into criminal activity.

Take back control of your personal data with SOMI App - now also available on the web!

2026-09-02 15:20:00

Over the past few months, our team has been working hard to extend your experience within SOMI App from your mobile devices directly to your web browser to provide you with greater insight and control over your online safety and the protection of your personal data.

Dutch foundation starts mass claim against Snapchat over “addictive design”

2026-06-10 15:20:00

Stichting Onderzoek Marktinformatie (SOMI) has initiated a collective lawsuit against Snapchat in the Netherlands. The foundation, which has also taken legal action against platforms such as TikTok, X, and Meta, accuses Snapchat of using addictive design features and unlawfully processing personal data for targeted advertising purposes.