What it asks for. Every natural or legal person has the right to an effective judicial remedy against a legally binding decision of a supervisory authority concerning them. Individuals also have this right where the competent authority does not handle a complaint or does not inform them within three months of its progress or outcome. Proceedings are brought before the courts of the member state where the authority is established.
In practice. For organisations, the article means binding decisions against them, such as orders or fines, can be challenged in court. Good practice is to keep a complete record of all correspondence with the authority and of the measures in place, as this supports any challenge. Legal advice is normally needed for proceedings.
Common gaps. Organisations sometimes respond to authority investigations informally and later lack the record needed to contest a decision. Deadlines for appeals are set by national procedural law and can be short.