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Dutch TikTok ruling opens door to mass GDPR damages
calendar 2025-10-08 00:00:00

An appeals court has cleared a major hurdle that could have blocked NGOs from pursuing non-material damages class actions.

Newsletter SOMI - October 7th, 2025
calendar 2025-10-07 15:43:30

This is the newsletter for October 2025 from the Foundation for Market Information Research to its relations, including the participants in its actions, its sympathizers, media professionals and app users.

SOMI Foundation Maintains Standing in TikTok Proceedings in the Netherlands and Expands Actions Across Europe
calendar 2025-10-07 15:33:51

Rotterdam (Netherlands), October 7th, 2025 – The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has confirmed that Stichting Onderzoek Marktinformatie (SOMI) has standing in the collective proceedings against TikTok in the Netherlands.

TikTok privacy case advances as Dutch court backs SOMI foundation
calendar 2025-10-07 11:13:00

TikTok data practices will remain under the scrutiny, after the Amsterdam Court of Appeal confirmed the Stichting Onderzoek Marktinformatie's standing in collective proceedings over privacy violations.

Meta warned to alter features 'addictive' to children or risk Danish class action
calendar 2025-09-29 13:40:00

Meta Platforms faces a potential Danish class action after the Dutch foundation SOMI send a warning letter accusing the Facebook and Instagram owner of knowingly exposing children to "harmful and addictive products".

SOMI Foundation Sends Warning Letter to Meta in Denmark for Harming the Health of Children with Addictive Products
calendar 2025-09-29 00:00:00

Rotterdam (Netherlands) and Copenhagen (Denmark), 29 September 2025 – The Dutch non-profit foundation Stichting Onderzoek Marktinformatie (SOMI) has issued a formal warning letter to Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, for knowingly exposing children and young adults in Denmark to harmful and addictive products.

Oh, I Get By With A Little Help From… [My Friend] or [AI]?
calendar 2025-09-24 13:44:40

The trend of AI companions is rapidly increasing, especially among vulnerable children and teens. In some cases, chatbots are perceived as even more “real” than a human friend. Beyond this facade, AI chatbots can pose significant risks to young users.

SOMI Foundation Launches Collective Action in Germany Against Meta’s Secret Tracking on Facebook and Instagram!
calendar 2025-09-11 11:15:49

Rotterdam (Netherlands), Berlin (Germany) – September the 11th, 2025 – The Dutch non-profit foundation Stichting Onderzoek Marktinformatie (SOMI) announces filing a legal action in Germany against Meta. The collective lawsuit calls out on Meta for the unlawful surveillance practices that the Tech Giant set up at the detriment of Facebook and Instagram users through its so-called “Business Tools” and clandestine “localhost tracking” on Android devices.

SOMI Announces Plans to Ramp up Collective Action Litigation
calendar 2025-08-27 16:12:19

To Respond to Donald Trump’s Threats of Sanctions Against the EU Over Digital Governance

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