Ulrich Baumgartner

Ulrich Baumgartner, a partner at Baumgartner Baumann and data protection expert, discusses the landmark CJEU ruling on personal data. He unpacks the shift from an absolutist to a relative approach to identifiability, clarifying implications for GDPR compliance. The conversation touches on pseudonymization, the needed revisions in EDPB guidance, and the potential impacts on data processing agreements. Baumgartner also highlights the emerging relevance of privacy-enhancing technologies as legal definitions evolve, offering actionable insights for data professionals.