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20/11/2023

The ICO is seeking permission to appeal the ruling on Clearview AI Inc handed down by the First Tier Tribunal (Information Rights) on 17 October 2023. The tribunal reversed the £7.5 million penalty notice issued by the ICO against the facial image database company on the basis that the UK GDPR did not apply to companies processing data as a service to foreign law enforcement agencies....

The ICO is seeking permission to appeal the ruling on Clearview AI Inc handed down by the First Tier Tribunal (Information Rights) on 17 October 2023. The tribunal reversed the £7.5 million penalty…

18/11/2023

Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the world. It maintains an extensive database of international case law. This is its newsletter dealing with recent developments in the field....

Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the wor…

16/11/2023

We have reached a key juncture in the debate about online privacy, following Meta’s recent decision to offer some users paid-for ad-free access to Facebook and Instagram. The time has come to decide how much we value keeping our data, tastes and whereabouts to ourselves....

We have reached a key juncture in the debate about online privacy, following Meta’s recent decision to offer some users paid-for ad-free access to Facebook and Instagram. The time has come to decid…

14/11/2023

On 7 November 2023, Master Bell handed down judgment in the High Court of Justice of Northern Ireland in the case of O'Neill v Carson (Defamation) NIMaster 9. Prominent Northern Irish politician, Michelle O’Neill was unsuccessful in her damages claim against Mr John O’Neill for an alleged defamatory Facebook comment he made about Ms O’Neill stating “She will be put back in her kennel”...

On 7 November 2023, Master Bell handed down judgment in the High Court of Justice of Northern Ireland in the case of O’Neill v Carson (Defamation) [2023] NIMaster 9. Prominent Northern Irish …

13/11/2023

On 10 November 2023, Nicklin J dismissed Associated Newspaper Ltd’s (ANL) application for summary judgement against seven claimants bringing misuse of private information proceedings against the publisher of The Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, and the MailOnline website, Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon & Ors v Associated Newspapers Ltd EWHC 2789 (KB). Nicklin J concluded “without difficulty” that each claimant had a real prospect of overcoming any limitation defence relied upon by the publisher....

On 10 November 2023, Nicklin J dismissed Associated Newspaper Ltd’s (ANL) application for summary judgement against seven claimants bringing misuse of private information proceedings against the pu…

12/11/2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a label that can cover a huge range of activities related to machines undertaking tasks with or without human intervention. Our understanding of AI technologies is largely shaped by where we encounter them, from facial recognition tools and chatbots to photo editing software and self-driving cars....

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a label that can cover a huge range of activities related to machines undertaking tasks with or without human intervention. Our understanding of AI technologies is l…

11/11/2023

Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the world. It maintains an extensive database of international case law. This is its newsletter dealing with recent developments in the field....

Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the wor…

10/11/2023

In a comprehensive judgment handed down today in the case of Various Claimants v Associated Newspapers Limited EWHC 2789 (KB), Mr Justice Nicklin dismissed the Defendant newspaper publisher's application for summary judgment against the seven claimants on limitation grounds. The Judge upheld the defendant's objections to the Claimant's reliance on certain documents from the Leveson Inquiry and orders withholding the names of journalists....

In a comprehensive judgment handed down today in the case of Various Claimants v Associated Newspapers Limited [2023] EWHC 2789 (KB), Mr Justice Nicklin dismissed the Defendant newspaper publisher&…

10/11/2023

Hate speech and violence against LGBTQI+ individuals are on the rise in Europe. In 2022, ILGA Europe reported an increase in both the number of cases of violence, as well as in their severity. As for hate speech, this was by no means limited to furtive cases; politicians in several countries (including Belgium) reportedly made numerous derogatory or hateful public statements concerning LGBTQI+ persons....

Hate speech and violence against LGBTQI+ individuals are on the rise in Europe. In 2022, ILGA Europe reported an increase in both the number of cases of violence, as well as in their severity. As f…

09/11/2023

When businesspeople retire at an advanced age, it seldom makes headlines. But when 92-year-old Rupert Murdoch announced in September that he was stepping away from his multicontinent media empire and turning it over to his son Lachlan, it was breaking news that generated countless stories speculating about the futures of two of his most storied holdings, Fox and News Corp....

When businesspeople retire at an advanced age, it seldom makes headlines. But when 92-year-old Rupert Murdoch announced in September that he was stepping away from his multicontinent media empire …

07/11/2023

There is much discussion regarding SLAPPs in the media law world. Last week the newly formed Society of Media Lawyers wrote to the President of the Law Society asking to see the evidence on which it was relying for its general support for anti-SLAPP measurea....

There is much discussion regarding SLAPPs in the media law world. Last week the newly formed Society of Media Lawyers wrote to the President of the Law Society asking to see the evidence on which i…

06/11/2023

On 1 and 2 November 2023, the UK Government held the Global Summit on AI Safety at Bletchley Park, which was attended by politicians, academics and tech executives. King Charles addressed the summit and Sunak hosted a chat with Tesla and X Chairman, Elon Musk. As well as discussions on the existential risks of AI, leaders warned about the risks of generative AI undermining elections through disinformation....

On 1 and 2 November 2023, the UK Government held the Global Summit on AI Safety at Bletchley Park, which was attended by politicians, academics and tech executives. King Charles addressed the summi…

05/11/2023

On Oct. 4, 2022, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy released the Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights: A Vision for Protecting Our Civil Rights in the Algorithmic Age. The blueprint launched a conversation about how artificial intelligence innovation can proceed under multiple fair principles. These include safe and effective systems, algorithmic discrimination protections, privacy and transparency....

On Oct. 4, 2022, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy released the Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights: A Vision for Protecting Our Civil Rights in the Algorithmic Age. The bluepr…

04/11/2023

Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the world. It maintains an extensive database of international case law. This is its newsletter dealing with recent developments in the field....

Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the wor…

03/11/2023

On 26 October 2023 the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA 2023) was enacted. In this post I consider why sections 194 and 195 of the Act, which were introduced by the government to tackle SLAPPs that feature economic crimes, are potentially problematic....

On 26 October 2023 the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA 2023) was enacted. In this post I consider why sections 194 and 195 of the Act, which were introduced by the governm…

02/11/2023

A new group made up of 57 prominent practitioners, The Society of Media Lawyers (“TSML”), has written to the President of the Law Society questioning the stance which it has taken on the issue of “SLAPPs”....

A new group made up of 57 prominent practitioners, The Society of Media Lawyers (“TSML”), has written to the President of the Law Society questioning the stance which it has taken on the issue of “…

01/11/2023

On Monday US President Joe Biden released a wide ranging and ambitious executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) – catapulting the US to the front of conversations about regulating AI....

On Monday US President Joe Biden released a wide ranging and ambitious executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) – catapulting the US to the front of conversations about regulating AI.

31/10/2023

Whilst the origins of the MeToo movement date back to 2006, the movement exploded in 2017 with the help of a Twitter hashtag. Victims of sexual misconduct across the world were encouraged to speak out. In 2017 we considered the legal issues arising from making allegations of sexual misconduct online and asked whether it was a risky business....

Whilst the origins of the MeToo movement date back to 2006, the movement exploded in 2017 with the help of a Twitter hashtag. Victims of sexual misconduct across the world were encouraged to speak…

30/10/2023

On 26 October 2023, the Online Safety Act received royal assent. The Act sets new obligations for how technology companies should "design, operate, and moderate their platforms." Ofcom is charged with enforcing the law's requirements on platforms and will release its codes of practice in three phases beginning 9 November 2023. The Government’s Press Release can be read here. The BBC has more information…...

On 26 October 2023, the Online Safety Act received royal assent. The Act sets new obligations for how technology companies should “design, operate, and moderate their platforms.” Ofcom …

29/10/2023

Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the world. It maintains an extensive database of international case law. This is its newsletter dealing with recent developments in the field....

Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the wor…

26/10/2023

In the case of JRV & ARC v BRG EWHC 2238 (KB) Mr Justice Ritchie granted an interim privacy injunction preventing the publication of information about an extra-marital affair....

In the case of JRV & ARC v BRG [2023] EWHC 2238 (KB) Mr Justice Ritchie granted an interim privacy injunction preventing the publication of information about an extra-marital affair.

25/10/2023

On 12 October 2023, Mr Justice Jay handed down judgement in Cooper v Evans & Anor EWHC 2555 (KB) in favour of the defendants. The Judge refused the claimant’s (Mr Andrew Cooper) application for an injunction under the Representation of the People Act 1983 (“the RoPA”), which sought to prevent the republication of a political advert published on West Midlands Labour social media pages regarding the claimant, who was at the time a Conservative candidate for the Tamworth by-election (held on 19 October 2023)....

On 12 October 2023, Mr Justice Jay handed down judgement in Cooper v Evans & Anor [2023] EWHC 2555 (KB) in favour of the defendants. The Judge refused the claimant’s (Mr Andrew Cooper) applicat…

24/10/2023

Defamation lawyers had hoped that the Supreme Court’s judgment in Lachaux v Independent Print Ltd & Anor UKSC 27 (see our blog here) would provide some much-needed clarity on how section 1 of the Defamation Act 2013 should be interpreted. Prior to Lachaux preliminary issue trials had become something of a bête noire for judges in the Media and Communications List who found themselves having to condemn the disproportionate expense of such trials as well as drawing to the parties’ attention the potential for wasteful duplication of evidence and cross-examination of witnesses if the action proceeded to trial....

Defamation lawyers had hoped that the Supreme Court’s judgment in Lachaux v Independent Print Ltd & Anor [2019] UKSC 27 (see our blog here) would provide some much-needed clarity on how section…

24/10/2023

In a little noticed or commented on proposal, the UK Government published draft Regulations last month which would remove the overarching right of data protection from UK law and limit fundamental rights or freedoms within UK data protection law (however and wherever expressed) to rights protected within the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) as recognised by the Human Rights Act 1998...

In a little noticed or commented on proposal, the UK Government published draft Regulations last month which would remove the overarching right of data protection from UK law and limit fundamental …

23/10/2023

On 16 October 2023, Steyn J heard applications in the case of Trump v Orbis Business Intelligence. Former US President, Donald Trump, claims that the “Steele Dossier” produced by the defendant breached his data protection rights. The defendant has applied to strike out the claim as an abuse of the process, arguing that it was not responsible for the publication of the report and that the claim was brought too late....

On 16 October 2023, Steyn J heard applications in the case of Trump v Orbis Business Intelligence. Former US President, Donald Trump, claims that the “Steele Dossier” produced by the defendant brea…

21/10/2023

Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the world. It maintains an extensive database of international case law. This is its newsletter dealing with recent developments in the field....

Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the wor…

18/10/2023

If you’ve ever used a dating app, you’ve probably experienced the disappointment of meeting someone who doesn’t look quite like their photos. You may have even been a victim of catfishing, where someone creates a fake identity to deceive or scam others online. But what if someone uses your photos to catfish someone else?...

If you’ve ever used a dating app, you’ve probably experienced the disappointment of meeting someone who doesn’t look quite like their photos. You may have even been a victim of catfishing, where so…

17/10/2023

On 13 October 2023, Mr Justice Julian Knowles handed down judgement in Aaronson v Stones EWHC 2399 (KB). The Judge found for the claimant Jack Aaronson, an adult entertainment entrepreneur, in a libel claim against the defendant Marcus Stones, a former adult entertainer, who had published several tweets and featured in a YouTube video alleging the claimant was a serial ra**st....

On 13 October 2023, Mr Justice Julian Knowles handed down judgement in Aaronson v Stones [2023] EWHC 2399 (KB). The Judge found for the claimant Jack Aaronson, an adult entertainment entrepreneur, …

15/10/2023

On 16 and 17 October 2023, Steyn J will hear applications in the case of Donald Trump v Orbis Business Intelligence. The former President contends that the so-called "Steele Dossier" produced by the defendant breached his data protection rights. The defendant has applied to strike out the claim as an abuse of the process. The New York Times has a full report. ...

On 16 and 17 October 2023, Steyn J will hear applications in the case of Donald Trump v Orbis Business Intelligence. The former President contends that the so-called “Steele Dossier” p…

15/10/2023

Have you signed up to an online service for a free trial, decided it isn’t for you, but still ended up paying for it months – or even years – later? Or tried cancelling a subscription, and found yourself giving up during the painstaking process? If so, there’s a good chance you have encountered a “dark pattern”....

Have you signed up to an online service for a free trial, decided it isn’t for you, but still ended up paying for it months – or even years – later? Or tried cancelling a subscription, and found yo…

14/10/2023

Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the world. It maintains an extensive database of international case law. This is its newsletter dealing with recent developments in the field....

Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the wor…

12/10/2023

The graffiti artist known as Banksy might be unmasked in an upcoming defamation case over his use of Instagram to invite shoplifters to go to a Guess store because it had used his imagery without permission. The case could be seen as an attempt to force Banksy to relinquish his anonymity, which, many say, has been important to his success over the years....

The graffiti artist known as Banksy might be unmasked in an upcoming defamation case over his use of Instagram to invite shoplifters to go to a Guess store because it had used his imagery without p…

11/10/2023

The Media Reform Coalition has published a new edition of its flagship ‘Who Owns the UK Media?’ report , featuring updated findings for the period since our last report in 2021. This new report highlights the dangerous levels of concentrated ownership across the UK’s national and local press, in TV and radio broadcasting, streaming services and online platforms....

The Media Reform Coalition has published a new edition of its flagship ‘Who Owns the UK Media?’ report [pdf], featuring updated findings for the period since our last report in 2021. This new rep…

10/10/2023

The government’s online safety bill, a reform years in the making, will now become law. Among the bill’s key aims is to ensure it is more difficult for young people (under the age of 18) to access content that is considered harmful – such as po*******hy and content that promotes su***de or eating disorders....

The government’s online safety bill, a reform years in the making, will now become law. Among the bill’s key aims is to ensure it is more difficult for young people (under the age of 18) to access…

09/10/2023

On 25 August 2023, the Court of Appeal Nicola Davies, Arnold and Warby LJJ) handed down judgment in Blake & ors v Fox EWCA Civ 1000. The Court dismissed an appeal against Nicklin J’s findings in the High Court in respect to the natural and ordinary meaning of five (out of six) tweets regarding accusations of racism and paedophilia (...

On 25 August 2023, the Court of Appeal Nicola Davies, Arnold and Warby LJJ) handed down judgment in Blake & ors v Fox [2023] EWCA Civ 1000. The Court dismissed an appeal against Nicklin J’s fin…

09/10/2023

Policing Minister, Chris Philp unveiled plans at the Conservative Party Conference this week to allow the police to use passports, the police national database and the immigration and asylum biometric system in order to catch criminals. Currently, the only photographs on the police national database are those of arrested individuals. Philips stated that he had instructed the police to search each database separately until a centralised system is developed within the next 2 years....

Policing Minister, Chris Philp unveiled plans at the Conservative Party Conference this week to allow the police to use passports, the police national database and the immigration and asylum biomet…

07/10/2023

Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the world. It maintains an extensive database of international case law. This is its newsletter dealing with recent developments in the field....

Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the wor…

07/10/2023

For many years, the negative and harmful impact of social media platforms on democratic life was common knowledge within the community of critical scholars analysing social media and their impact on political and social life....

For many years, the negative and harmful impact of social media platforms on democratic life was common knowledge within the community of critical scholars analysing social media and their impact o…

06/10/2023

In the wake of the digital revolution, questions surrounding the right to privacy and the right to be forgotten have come to the fore. With the digitalisation of press archives, what once required extensive archival research can now be discovered – even sometimes accidentally – through a simple online search. This is what led the Belgian Courts to order that Mr Hurbain anonymise an article in the online archive of the ...

In the wake of the digital revolution, questions surrounding the right to privacy and the right to be forgotten have come to the fore. With the digitalisation of press archives, what once required …

05/10/2023

On 7 September 2023, the High Court of Northern Ireland delivered judgment in the case of McGettigan v Mannok Holdings NIKB 90. The Plaintiff, a practising solicitor, claimed that Mannok Holdings had defamed him in three letters to the Law Society of Northern Ireland’s (LSNI) Professional Conduct Committee (PCC), submitted in complaint against him....

On 7 September 2023, the High Court of Northern Ireland delivered judgment in the case of McGettigan v Mannok Holdings [2023] NIKB 90. The Plaintiff, a practising solicitor, claimed that Mannok Hol…

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