Court of Justice (Fourth Chamber) 11 December 2014, C‑212/13 (František Ryneš v Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů.)

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The Court's judgment in Case C-212/13 addresses the interpretation of Directive 95/46/EC regarding the processing of personal data, specifically concerning the definition of "personal data" and the scope of exceptions for personal or household activities. The Court determined that video surveillance conducted by an individual in their home, which also captures public spaces, does not qualify as a purely personal or household activity under the directive, thus subjecting it to data protection regulations. This ruling emphasizes the need for strict interpretation of exceptions to safeguard fundamental rights, particularly the right to privacy.AI