NT1 v Google LLC [2018] EWHC 67 (QB) (18 January 2018)

Application for reporting restrictions is adjourned to allow notice to be given to the media, as strict necessity and clarity of terms are required; interim limited s.11 order made to preserve anonymity pending further submissions.

Citation: [2018] EWHC 67 (QB)
Parties: Claimant: NT1; Defendant: Google LLC; Claimant: NT2
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 18 January 2018
Procedural Posture: Pre Trial Review / Application for Reporting Restrictions Prior to Trial
Outcome: Application for reporting restrictions adjourned; interim limited s.11 order granted.
Legal Topics: Right to Be Forgotten, Reporting Restrictions, Anonymity Orders, Freedom of Expression, Open Justice

Data Protection Media Law Human Rights Right to Be Forgotten Reporting Restrictions Anonymity Orders Freedom of Expression Open Justice

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Parties

NT1

Claimant

Google LLC

Defendant

NT2

Claimant

Procedural Posture

Pre Trial Review / Application for Reporting Restrictions Prior to Trial

Legal Issues

1 Whether reporting restrictions should be imposed to protect claimants' anonymity in 'right to be forgotten' cases
2 Balancing right to privacy against freedom of expression and open justice

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Application for reporting restrictions adjourned; interim limited s.11 order granted.

Orders

Interim s.11 Contempt of Court Act 1981 order prohibiting publication of claimants' names or identifying information pending further order.
Application for wider reporting restrictions to be reconsidered after media notification and further submissions.