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SKS-343/2021-SVE ECLI:DK:SVE:2025:SKS0000000003 AI generated

Court dismisses claim against Google Ireland to wipe debtor passwords in bankruptcy proceedings.

Case Number SKS-343/2021-SVE
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Denmark (DK)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The court dismissed the plaintiff's request ordering Google Ireland Limited to reset the debtor's access codes within the bankruptcy estate. The plaintiff argued that digital assets require active management, while Google contended that resetting passwords without specific authorization infringes on data protection rights. The court ruled that the bankruptcy administrator must first obtain explicit authorization from the debtor or relevant authorities before altering digital credentials.

Legislator headnote

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Bankruptcy Act; Data Protection Act: The bankruptcy administrator lacks the unilateral authority to reset digital access codes without specific authorization from the debtor or a court order, as such actions may violate data protection principles.

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Sag om, hvorvidt Google Ireland Limited pålægges at nulstille skyldners adgangskoder i konkursbo