The proliferation of social media platforms has seen a rise in cyber-bullying. Online bullying and harassment has become an increasing problem and its damaging effect on mental health is widely publicised. This briefing considers what you can do if you…
It has become quicker and easier than ever to communicate with each other online. Unfortunately as a consequence it has become much harder to control the spread of information. This briefing considers what you can do if your private and…
The rapid advancement of digital technologies has transformed how people interact with each other, develop their businesses and spend their free time. Whilst digital advancements have facilitated innovation and growth, they have also exposed people to harm. This series of…
‘There is an article about me online that I disagree with – what are my options?’ Key points: There are a number of civil remedies available should you find yourself the subject of unwanted media publications, these are typically: commencing a claim for…
‘There is an article about me online that I disagree with – what are my options?’ Key points: There are a number of civil remedies available should you find yourself the subject of unwanted media publications, these are typically: commencing a claim for…
‘There is an article about me online that I disagree with – what are my options?’ Key points: There are a number of civil remedies available should you find yourself the subject of unwanted media publications, these are typically: commencing a claim for…
Recent media coverage of the treatment meted out to politicians and journalists under the guise of political protest has highlighted the use of mobile phones to record video footage, and the posting of such footage to the internet. In that context,…
Sir Cliff Richard has been awarded damages of £210,000 after the High Court ruled on 18 July 2018 that the BBC’s coverage of a police investigation into alleged sexual offences involving a minor was a breach of Sir Cliff’s privacy. Background In…
Data has become the most valuable commodity of the digital era. In Europe, the value of the data commodity is thought to be around the €50 billion mark and projections suggest that this figure could rise to €111 billion by 2020. With such…
The media has reported this week that Martin Lewis, founder and chair of Money Saving Expert, has issued High Court proceedings against Facebook, in order to bring a claim for defamation. Mr Lewis’ online blog reports that his claim is based…
