‘Having data privacy rights is of no use if you cannot claim them’

“The focus of legal discussions on data protection and privacy is normally placed on the extent of the rights conferred by the law on individuals. But as litigation lawyers are painfully aware, to have a claim valid in law is not the same as succeeding in court, as being ‘right’ is expensive business and litigation financing is a key part of being successful. The civil justice system in England and Wales, which governs claims for redress between private individuals (and business), is on its knees and has been so for many years …” (more)

[Julia Hörnle, OUP Blog, 28 January]

First posted 2022-01-31 16:00:46

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