ECJ judgment: Data protection strengthened in online medicinal products

ECJ judgment: Data protection strengthened in online medicinal products

furor for data protection on the Internet! The European Court of Justice (ECJ) sent a sharp signal to the online world of medicinal products in the fateful decision C-21/23. What exactly does that mean for customers and the industry? The certainty that personal data such as healing water must be treated - with the highest care!

The judgment specifically affects the online sale of drugs requiring pharmacy: Customers must now clearly agree before their personal data is processed, even if they acquire over -the -counter medicines. And that's not all! Pharma Germany, the strong voice of the German pharmaceutical industry, cheered: "The judgment of the ECJ sends a strong signal: the protection of personal health data should enjoy a high priority," says Dorothee Brakmann, the general manager of the association.

a milestone for consumer protection

The decision of the ECJ makes you look at! It enables competitors to proceed legally against suspected violations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This not only strengthens consumers' rights, but also obliges companies to deal with health data more carefully. This could have serious consequences for the entire industry.

"This decision creates clear rules for the online sale of medicinal products and protects the sensitive health data in every phase of ordering and processing," explains Brakmann. The step is imperative in our digital world, where personal data is at stake so often.

A call to more data protection standard

But that's not all! Pharma Germany demands further measures. The association bluntly is committed to ensuring that strict data protection standards are observed and customers continue to have access to expert advice on online shopping. Because especially in the sensitive area of ​​health, trust is the highest good!

The Pharma Deutschland e.V. is also the largest industry association in the pharmaceutical industry in Germany and represents around 400 companies. These companies play a crucial role in the supply of drugs in Germany. They are responsible for almost 80 percent of the over -the -counter and two thirds of the prescription medication - an indispensable performance for the population!

we take a look into the future: thanks to this legal clarity, the online pharmacies should now move in safe fairway, and customers can calm down that their data does not get into the wrong hands. Data protection is now a priority - and this is a profit for everyone!

For more information about Pharma Germany, interested parties can take a look at the website www.pharmadeutschland.de.