Max Schrems (Privacy Activist)

Max Schrems is an Austrian lawyer and privacy activist known for his work on data protection and privacy rights. He gained prominence for challenging how companies handle personal data, particularly in relation to the European Union’s data privacy laws. His legal actions led to significant rulings, including the invalidation of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield agreement, which had allowed data transfers between Europe and the U.S. Schrems advocates for stronger privacy protections and accountability for companies in handling personal data, emphasizing the importance of individual rights in the digital age.