‘Clicks and Consent Across Borders: Briskin v Shopify and the Global Reach of Privacy Rights’

Can a technology company based in Canada be sued in California for allegedly violating Californian privacy laws? In Briskin v Shopify, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said yes. The April 2025 ruling opens the door for stronger enforcement of privacy rights in a global digital marketplace and ultimately reframes data protection as not just a consumer concern, but a human rights issue grounded in dignity, autonomy, and access to justice … (more)

[Megan Cistulli, Oxford Human Rights Hub, 3 Jun 2025]

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