Datenschutz gemäß § 79a BetrVG

'Data Protection under Section 79a of the German Works Constitution Act (BetrVG). On the Content, Conformity and Liability Consequences of the Provision': Section 79a of the German Works Constitution Act (BetrVG) assigns controllership under the GDPR for data processing by the works council to the employer. Among other things, the study examines whether this rule is compatible with EU law, analyses the mutual support obligation of employer and works council, and addresses the intriguing question of the liability of employers, works councils and their members for damages and fines under the GDPR, as well as the available recovery options.