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OLG Jena Rules: Biometric Checks During Online Exams Are Unlawful

26. March 2026 by Reporter1

Symbolbild: OLG Jena entscheidet: Biometrie-Check bei Online-Prüfungen ist rechtswidrig

The Higher Regional Court (OLG) Jena has declared the use of automated facial recognition in online exams inadmissible, awarding a student compensation for data protection violations.

OLG Jena Rules Against Meta: 3,000 Euros in Damages for Secret Tracking

11. March 2026 by Reporter1

OLG Jena verurteilt Meta: 3.000 Euro Schadensersatz wegen heimlichem Tracking

The Higher Regional Court (OLG) Jena has ordered Meta to pay 3,000 euros in damages for the unauthorized use of tracking pixels, marking a significant ruling for data privacy rights and website operator liability.