Article 39

1.          If a person suffers damages because action is taken in relation to him in contravention of the provisions of or pursuant to this national ordinance, the following paragraphs apply, without prejudice to rights pursuant to other statutory rules.

2.          For damages that do not comprise financial damages, the injured party has the right to fair compensation for damages.

3.          The responsible party is liable for the damages arising from non-compliance with the provisions referred to in the first paragraph. The processor is liable for the damages or losses to the extent that they arise through the processor’s work.

4.          The responsible party or the processor may be relieved of such liability, partially or in full, if he proved that the da

mages are not attributable to him.