German here. Experience with my DPA (LDI NRW) tells me, that they are overwhelmed, yes. But if you bring a case with a clear violation they work quiet fast. So,

German here. Experience with my DPA (LDI NRW) tells me, that they are overwhelmed, yes. But if you bring a case with a clear violation they work quiet fast. So, object to the usage of your data under Art. 21 (2) if you get any other email than telling you that they deleted your data, they are still using your data for direkt marketing and are in violation with Art. 5 (1b). In my experience this bumps above the "proportionate" hurdle for a fine by changing from negligent infringement to intentional infringement (Art. 83 (2b)).