Max Schrems | |
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 Max Schrems in 2016 | |
| Born | Maximillian Schrems October 1987 (age 37) |
| Education | Law, University of Vienna |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, author, privacy activist |
| Organization | NOYB – European Center for Digital Rights |
| Known for | Privacy activism |
| Website | schre |
Maximilian Schrems (born 1987) is an Austrian activist, lawyer, and author who became known for campaigns against Facebook for its privacy violations, including violations of European privacy laws and the alleged transfer of personal data to the US National Security Agency (NSA) as part of the NSA's PRISM program. Schrems is the founder of NOYB – European Center for Digital Rights.