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Oversight & coordination body

Court of Justice of the European Union

CJEU European Union

The EU's highest court; its rulings (Schrems I/II, and others) shape the interpretation of EU data protection law and international transfers.

Jurisdiction (head office)
European Union
Scope covered
EU / EEA
Type
Court
GRC discipline
Data protection & privacy
Statutory / official basis
Treaty on European Union, Art. 19
Status
Current — verified June 2026
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