{"id":28862,"date":"2025-10-15T11:23:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T09:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kpw.law\/?p=28862"},"modified":"2026-04-24T22:33:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T20:33:04","slug":"no-damage-for-data-transfer-to-the-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kpw.law\/en\/no-damage-for-data-transfer-to-the-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"No damage for data transfer to the USA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull v4-pattern-hero v4-pattern-hero--post is-style-background-blend is-style-arrow has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light v4-pattern-hero__cover\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);min-height:75vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img data-dominant-color=\"c19912\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #c19912;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-28858 size-large not-transparent\" alt=\"Kein Schaden bei Daten\u00fcbertragung in die USA. Rechtsanwalt, Datenschutz, Facebook\" src=\"https:\/\/kpw.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kein-Schaden-bei-Datenuebertragung-in-die-USA-1024x576.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kpw.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kein-Schaden-bei-Datenuebertragung-in-die-USA-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kpw.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kein-Schaden-bei-Datenuebertragung-in-die-USA-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kpw.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kein-Schaden-bei-Datenuebertragung-in-die-USA-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kpw.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kein-Schaden-bei-Datenuebertragung-in-die-USA-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kpw.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kein-Schaden-bei-Datenuebertragung-in-die-USA-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-base-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:5em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1d4b5d69 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\r\n<h1 id=\"multirow-headline-block_2e69b174b54a78732fd7f2a2dc386fce\" class=\"wp-block-visual4-multirow-headline\">\r\n    <div class=\"wp-block-visual4-multirow-headline\">\n\n<p class=\"has-gigantic-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0%;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:1000;line-height:1;text-transform:uppercase\">No damage  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-huge-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:11%;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:1000;line-height:1;text-transform:uppercase\">for data transfer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-gigantic-font-size wp-elements-c4073d720b7200ad869074d1c278fa47\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0%;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:1000;line-height:1;text-transform:uppercase\"><span class=\"v4-marker-highlight-background\">to the USA<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div> \r\n<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-76c96157 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-style:italic;font-weight:300;text-transform:uppercase\"><div style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:300;text-transform:uppercase;\" class=\"wp-block-post-date has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2025-10-15T11:23:34+02:00\">15. October 2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p>from<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:600;\" class=\"wp-block-post-author-name\">Clemens Pfitzer<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c93ec0be wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Is the fear of the US authorities enough to receive money under data protection law? And how precisely must requests against international data flows be formulated? <\/strong>  The Regional Court of Munich I dealt with these questions in a decision that shows how high the hurdles are for claims for damages and injunctions under the General Data Protection Regulation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-worum-geht-s\">What is it all about?<\/h2>\n\n<p>A private individual claimed damages, injunctive relief, information and a declaration of future liability for damages from Facebook. The background to this was the transfer of personal data to the United States of America. The individual argued that such transfers have been unlawful since the <a href=\"https:\/\/kpw.law\/en\/privacy-shield-invalid-standard-contractual-clauses-no-alternative\/\">ruling of the European Court of Justice in the &#8220;Schrems II&#8221; case in 2020<\/a>.    <\/p>\n\n<p>She claimed that US authorities could potentially access her data, which had caused her psychological and physical discomfort. Facebook defended itself by referring to the standard contractual clauses in force at the time, additional protective measures and &#8211; for later periods &#8211; the application of the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. It also referred to its self-service portal, which allows data subjects to view their stored data.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Background<\/h2>\n\n<p>Since the &#8220;Schrems II&#8221; ruling by the European Court of Justice in July 2020, lawyers, supervisory authorities and companies alike have been concerned with international data transfers. While the ECJ declared the Privacy Shield invalid, the standard contractual clauses remained as the central legal basis &#8211; but only if they are flanked by additional technical and organizational measures. In 2023, the European Commission created a new adequacy decision with the <a href=\"https:\/\/kpw.law\/en\/eu-us-data-privacy-framework-in-force\/\">EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework<\/a>. Since then, companies have been able to rely on this system when transferring personal data to the USA. Nevertheless, there is still a great deal of uncertainty, especially when data subjects want to claim damages without being able to prove a specific misuse of data. This is precisely where the judgment of Munich Regional Court I comes in.     <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decision shortly<\/h2>\n\n<p>The Munich I Regional Court dismissed the action with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gesetze-bayern.de\/Content\/Document\/Y-300-Z-GRURRS-B-2025-N-25358\">Judgment of 27.08.2025 &#8211; Ref. 33 O 635\/25   <\/a>completely. Neither injunctive relief nor requests for information or declaratory relief were successful, and a claim for damages was also denied.   <\/p>\n\n<p>In the opinion of the court, the applications lacked the necessary specificity in some cases and in some cases the need for legal protection. In addition, the court did not see any compensable immaterial damage, as the mere fear of possible access by US authorities does not constitute a sufficient impairment within the meaning of data protection law. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group v4-pattern-general-quote-box has-kpw-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<p>The mere storage location of the data does not in itself constitute compensable damage.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>The court made it clear that injunction requests must be formulated precisely. It is not sufficient to simply demand the cessation of any data transfer to the USA without specifying exactly which data is affected and which recipients are meant. A court should not first have to clarify what is actually prohibited in enforcement proceedings.    <\/p>\n\n<p>The request for information also failed, as the company had already provided comprehensive information and made a digital portal available for inspection. According to the judges, there is no need for legal protection in such cases because those affected have simple means at their disposal to exercise their right to information themselves. Finally, the application for a declaratory judgment was unsuccessful because there was no tangible likelihood of future damage.  <\/p>\n\n<p>According to the court, the decisive factor for the rejection of damages was that mere fears or anxieties about possible access by US security authorities are not sufficient to prove immaterial damage. Such damage requires a concrete impairment, for example in the form of an actual disclosure of data or an individually noticeable disadvantage. The physical complaints described were also unable to establish the necessary connection. The court also stated that users of global communication services consciously accept the international structure of such systems. Therefore, anyone who voluntarily uses a platform whose functionality is based on global data processing cannot later invoke the same mechanism to claim damages.    <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does this mean in practice?<\/h2>\n\n<p>The ruling confirms the importance of careful documentation for international platform operators and providers of software-as-a-service solutions. Transfer impact assessments, clean contracts and, where applicable, certifications in accordance with the Data Privacy Framework form the foundation of legally compliant practice.   <\/p>\n\n<p>Transparent communication with users is equally important: those who disclose why certain data flows are technically necessary and what protective measures are in place minimize the risk of legal disputes. The court rates the use of self-service tools, which enable data subjects to retrieve their data independently, particularly positively and can lead to a lack of need for legal protection on the part of plaintiffs. <\/p>\n\n<p>For companies that use US-related services themselves, the verdict shows: caution yes, panic no. It is worth documenting and regularly reviewing the transfer mechanisms of the tools used. Those who can prove that standard contractual clauses are used and additional technical safeguards are implemented are currently still on a solid footing. The new adequacy decision also offers certainty. It is the concrete guarantees and measures that are decisive, not the headline.    <\/p>\n\n<p>For claimants, on the other hand, the decision makes it clear that claims for damages under the GDPR only have a chance of success if they have substance. Anyone who is unable to demonstrate individual impairments or concrete consequences will regularly fail. The mere fear that someone somewhere in a data center in California could theoretically be reading data is simply not enough.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Classification and outlook<\/h2>\n\n<p>The ruling by the Regional Court of Munich I is one of a series of recent decisions by German courts that set the threshold for non-material claims for damages high. At the same time, it underlines the importance of pragmatic solutions in international data traffic. While political debates on the next US agreement are ongoing, case law is increasingly focusing on realism and proportionality. The court shows understanding for the fact that globally active services rely on global infrastructures and that users are aware of this fact. What is new is the clarity with which the court highlights the discrepancy between theoretical data protection fears and the practical use of global platforms.    <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fazit\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns v4-pattern-text-copy-half-col is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Mere concern does not mean harm. Anyone who uses international services inevitably accepts that data is technically processed across borders. It is crucial for companies to document this fact properly, communicate it transparently and make the rights of data subjects practicable. This can avoid many disputes and some lawsuits are declared inadmissible at the outset.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide v4-pattern-cta-box has-secondary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a7c0d175 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-top v4-pattern-cta-box__columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ec2e7a44 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top v4-pattern-cta-box__columns-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-bce6ca70 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:0;flex-basis:60%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-content-justification-right is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5c12a1d1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\r\n<div id=\"multirow-headline-block_c5396cb767782b4ad8799a0a6bb7c838\" class=\"wp-block-visual4-multirow-headline alignwide\">\r\n    <div class=\"wp-block-visual4-multirow-headline\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-huge-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0%;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:1000;line-height:1;text-transform:uppercase\">We are happy to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:8%;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:1000;line-height:0.9;text-transform:uppercase\">advise you about<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-huge-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0%;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:1000;line-height:0.9;text-transform:uppercase\">Data protection!<\/p>\n\n<\/div> \r\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5c3c14bb wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual4-contact-modal__button\">\r\n            \r\n        <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\r\n            \r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button v4-contact-modal-button is-style-fill\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\" data-form-id=\"8\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-contrast-color has-base-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\">Contact form<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        \r\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-style-mobile-only is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fc4fd283 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:4971141019030\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Call now!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top v4-pattern-cta-box__columns-column v4-pattern-cta-box__columns-column--image is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full v4-pattern-cta-box__columns-column__image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kpw.law\/wp-content\/themes\/kpw-law\/assets\/samples\/person-cropped.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23155\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What hurdles exist for claims for damages due to data transfers to the USA? 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