Data Protection Why the CJEU opened the door to unlawfully obtained data in legal disputes Ruling clarifies that evidence can be used if necessary for a fair trial, but does not shield employers from GDPR consequences iStock.com/Alexandros Michailidis Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Thursday 09 July 2026 The European Court of Justice (CJEU) recently ruled that the GDPR does not always prevent employers from using unlawfully obtained data as evidence during employment disputes. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Data Protection CJEU sets limits for GDPR access requests in light of possible abuse Data Protection Spanish data watchdog releases guidance on AI agent risk Data Protection Thousands of Volvo staff told of data breach a year after third-party attack Data Protection Amazon ordered to end medical data collection by Italian watchdog