2025/10/15 by Natali Helberger, Frederik Zuiderveen Borgesius, Helberger, Natali +3 · 2 citations
Social Sciences · #Computers and Society (cs.CY) #Digitalization, Law, and Regulation #European and International Contract Law #FOS: Computer and information sciences #Privacy, Security, and Data Protection
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2510.13466
openalex created_date 2017/10/20 · openalex publication_date 2025/10/15 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
In modern markets, many companies offer so-called 'free' services and monetize consumer data they collect through those services. This paper argues that consumer law and data protection law can usefully complement each other. Data protection law can also inform the interpretation of consumer law. Using consumer rights, consumers should be able to challenge excessive collection of their personal data. Consumer organizations have used consumer law to tackle data protection infringements. The interplay of data protection law and consumer protection law provides exciting opportunities for a more integrated vision on 'data consumer law'.