M.M. v A University (Approved) [2024] IEHC 664 (12 November 2024)

M.M. v A University (Approved) [2024] IEHC 664 (12 November 2024)

The Court ordered anonymisation and restrictions on publication to protect the privacy and reputation of students not party to the proceedings, while leaving open the possibility of in camera hearings and future variation of the order, balancing privacy interests against open justice.

Citation
[2024] IEHC 664
Parties
Plaintiff: M. M.; Defendant: A University
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
12 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Civil / Interlocutory Order
Outcome
interlocutory order granted
Legal Topics
Anonymisation, Pseudonymisation, In Camera Hearings, Freedom of Information, Protection of Reputation
Privacy Law Education Law Constitutional Law Anonymisation Pseudonymisation In Camera Hearings Freedom of Information Protection of Reputation

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Parties

M. M.

Plaintiff

A University

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Interlocutory Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether proceedings should be anonymised or pseudonymised to protect privacy and reputation of students
  2. 2 Balancing privacy rights against the principle of open justice and freedom of information

Ratio Decidendi

The Court ordered anonymisation and restrictions on publication to protect the privacy and reputation of students not party to the proceedings, while leaving open the possibility of in camera hearings and future variation of the order, balancing privacy interests against open justice.

Court Disposition

interlocutory order granted

Orders

  • Proceedings entitled 'M. M. v A University'
  • Restriction on publication of faculty, year, university, and identifying details