Source: https://gdpr-expert.com/article.html?mid=6&id=85
Timestamp: 2019-09-15 18:35:42
Document Index: 750082215

Matched Legal Cases: ['Art 85', '§ 9', '§ 9', '§ 31', '§ 6', '§ 48', '§ 4', 'art. 10']

Concerning Art 85 para 2 GDPR:
The implementation of § 9 para 1 DSG seems to be in conflict with the opening clause of Article 85 para 2 GDPR, leading to legal uncertainty regarding processing activities for journalistic purposes. Article 85 para 2 authorises member states to stipulate exceptions and derogations only if they are necessary (to reconcile the right to the protection of personal data with the freedom of expression and information), whereas the Austrian legislator stipulates a complete exception, exceeding his authority.
§ 9 DSG
(1) The provisions of DSG as well as chapter II (Principles), chapter III (Rights of the data subject), chapter IV (Controller and processor), chapter V (Transfers of personal data to third countries or international organisations), chapter VI (Independent supervisory authorities), chapter VII (Cooperation and consistency) and chapter IX GDPR (Provisions relating to specific processing situations) shall not apply to the processing of personal data for journalistic purposes of media undertakings or media services by media owners, editors, copy editors and employees of media undertakings or media services, as defined in the Austrian Media Act (“MedienG”). In exercising its authority towards those subjects, the Data Protection Authority shall consider the protection of editorial confidentiality (§ 31 MedienG).
(2) If it is necessary to reconcile the right to the protection of personal data with the freedom of expression and information, chapter II (Principles), except for Article 5, chapter III (Rights of the data subject), chapter IV (Controller and processor), except for Articles 28, 29 and 32, chapter V (Transfers of personal data to third countries or international organisations), chapter VI (Independent supervisory authorities), chapter VII (Cooperation and consistency) and chapter IX GDPR (Provisions relating to specific processing situations) shall not apply to processing for scientific, artistic and literary purposes. Of the provisions of this federal law, § 6 DSG (confidentiality of data) shall be applied in such cases.
§ 48 DSG 2000.
(1) Insofar as media companies, media services and their operatives use data directly for journalistic purposes according to the Media Act, only §§ 4 to 6, 10, 11, 14 and 15 of the non-constitutional provisions of this federal law shall apply.
(2) The use of data for activities pursuant to para. 1 shall be legal insofar as this is required to fulfil the information requirements of the media companies, media services and their operatives in exercise of the right to free speech pursuant to art. 10 para. 1 of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.
(3) In all other respects the Media Act shall apply, especially the third part about the protection of personality rights.