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Twitter, Inc. v. Barr
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Apr 17, 2020
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
Constitution, Freedom of Expression, National Security
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Jun 2, 2020
Case Law
Balu Gopalakrishnan v. State of Kerala and Ors.
Country
India flagIndia
Decision Date
Apr 24, 2020
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
Anonymity, COVID-19, Data Protection and Retention
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Date added
Jun 2, 2020
Case Law
Kumar v. Central Bureau of Investigation
Country
India flagIndia
Decision Date
Oct 22, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
National Security, Surveillance, Wiretapping
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Jun 2, 2020
Case Law
HiQ Labs v. LinkedIn Corp.
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Sep 9, 2019
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Access to Information Granted
Keywords
Freedom of Expression, Internet, Right to Information
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Jun 2, 2020
Case Law
BILD v. Mabb
Country
Germany flagGermany
Decision Date
Sep 26, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions that restrict FoE
Keywords
Broadcasting Networks, Internet, Media/Press
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Jun 2, 2020
Case Law
Ramdev v. Facebook
Country
India flagIndia, The Right to Information Act No. 22 of 2005
Decision Date
Oct 23, 2019
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Declaratory Relief, Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
Defamation, Intermediary Liability, Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Jun 2, 2020
Case Law
CasaPound v. Facebook
Country
Italy flagItaly
Decision Date
Dec 12, 2019
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
Hate Speech, Incitement of Hatred, Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Jun 2, 2020
Case Law
Gqubele-Mbeki v. Economic Freedom Fighters
Country
South Africa flagSouth Africa
Decision Date
Jan 24, 2020
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Monetary Damages/Fines, Rectification or Reformation Order/Order to Publish a Correction
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Expression, Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Jun 2, 2020
Case Law
Mdzinarashvili v. Georgian National Communications Commission
Country
Georgia flagGeorgia
Decision Date
Aug 2, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Filtering and Blocking, Freedom of Expression, Internet
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Date added
Jun 2, 2020
Case Law
Banashree Gogoi v. Union of India
Country
India flagIndia
Decision Date
Dec 19, 2019
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
Internet Shutdown, National Security
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Jun 2, 2020
Case Law
Alok Srivastava v. India
Country
India flagIndia
Decision Date
Mar 21, 2020
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Other
Keywords
Disinformation
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Date added
Jun 2, 2020
Case Law
The Case of Mr T
Country
Germany flagGermany
Decision Date
Nov 6, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Reversed and Remanded
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Right to be Forgotten
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Date added
Jun 2, 2020
Case Law
Shakir Ali v. Channel 5 Broadcast Ltd
Country
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Decision Date
Apr 16, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Privacy
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Jun 2, 2020
Case Law
Bhasin v. Union of India
Country
India flagIndia
Decision Date
Jan 10, 2020
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Declaratory Relief
Keywords
Internet Shutdown, National Security, Public Order
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Date added
Jun 2, 2020
Case Law
The Case of Ayse Celikel
Country
Turkey flagTurkey
Decision Date
May 9, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Reversed Lower Court
Keywords
Freedom of Expression, Incitement to Violence, Terrorism
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Date added
Jun 2, 2020
Case Law
The Case of Wikimedia Foundation Inc. and Others
Country
Turkey flagTurkey
Decision Date
Dec 26, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Reversed and Remanded
Keywords
Filtering and Blocking, National Security
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Date added
Jun 2, 2020
Case Law
State of Minnesota v. Casillas
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Dec 23, 2019
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Non-Consensual Sharing of Intimate Images
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Jun 2, 2020
Case Law
Brevan Howard Asset Management LLP v. Reuters
Country
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Decision Date
Jul 7, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Access to Information Denied
Keywords
Banking Secrecy, Confidentiality, Freedom of Expression, Media/Press
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Jun 2, 2020
Case Law
Foundation of Media Professionals v. Union Territory of J&K (for the restoration of 4G services in Jammu and Kashmir)
Country
India flagIndia
Decision Date
May 11, 2020
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated, Other
Keywords
Constitution, Freedom of Expression, Internet Shutdown
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
May 18, 2020
Case Law
Access to Public Information Act
Country
Slovenia
Keywords
Access to Information
Adoption Date
Mar 22, 2003
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Date added
May 4, 2020
Law
Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002
Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
South Africa flagSouth Africa
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, E-Commerce, E-Transactions, Intermediary Liability, Internet Service Providers, Personal Data, Spam, Surveillance, Telecommunication, Telecommunications Regulation
Adoption Date
Aug 2, 2002
Type of Law
Legislation/Act/Statute
Date added
Apr 14, 2020
Law
Constitution of South Africa
Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
South Africa flagSouth Africa
Keywords
Constitution
Adoption Date
May 8, 1996
Type of Law
Constitution
Date added
Apr 14, 2020
Law
Electronic Communications, Postal and Broadcasting Directions issued under Regulation 10(8) of the Disaster Management Act, 2020
Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
South Africa flagSouth Africa
Keywords
Access to Internet, Disinformation, Education, Filtering and Blocking, Intermediary Liability, Internet Service Providers, Personal Data, Privacy, Public Interest, State of Emergency, Surveillance, Telecommunication, Telecommunications Regulation
Adoption Date
Mar 26, 2020
Type of Law
Directive
Date added
Apr 14, 2020
Law
Regulations issued in terms of Section 27(2) of the Disaster Management Act, 2002
Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
South Africa flagSouth Africa
Keywords
Disinformation, Freedom of Expression, Social Media, State of Emergency
Adoption Date
Mar 18, 2020
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Date added
Apr 14, 2020
Law
Law No. 44 on the Election of Members of the Parliament
Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
Lebanon flagLebanon
Keywords
Elections
Adoption Date
Jun 17, 2017
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
V Other Laws
Date added
Mar 6, 2020
Law
Conditions for Providing Telecommunications and Information Technology Services and the Rights and Obligations of Users and Service Providers
Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
Saudi Arabia flagSaudi Arabia
Keywords
Internet Service Providers, Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Oct 18, 2017
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Date added
Feb 11, 2020
Law
Cloud Computing Regulatory Framework
Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
Saudi Arabia flagSaudi Arabia
Keywords
Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Mar 14, 2019
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Date added
Feb 11, 2020
Law
Internet of Things (IoT) Regulatory Framework
Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
Saudi Arabia flagSaudi Arabia
Keywords
Internet of Things, Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Sep 1, 2019
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Date added
Feb 10, 2020
Law
Law on Mass Media
Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
Kazakhstan flagKazakhstan
Keywords
Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Press, Media/Press
Adoption Date
Jul 23, 1999
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Date added
Feb 7, 2020
Law
Shirin R.K. v. State of Kerala
Country
India flagIndia
Decision Date
Sep 19, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Declaratory Relief, Injunction or Order Granted, Law or Action Upheld, Violation of a Rule of International Law
Keywords
Access to Internet, Discrimination, Education, Privacy
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Amabhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism v. Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
Country
South Africa flagSouth Africa
Decision Date
Sep 16, 2019
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Media/Press, Privacy, Surveillance
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Awami Workers Party v. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority
Country
Pakistan flagPakistan
Decision Date
Sep 12, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
Elections, Filtering and Blocking, Freedom of Expression
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Campbell v. Reisch
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Aug 16, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Declaratory Relief, Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
Filtering and Blocking, Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Comcare v. Banerji
Country
Australia flagAustralia
Decision Date
Aug 7, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
Political Expression, Social Media
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
WA and WB v. Mamedov
Country
Kazakhstan flagKazakhstan
Decision Date
Jul 30, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
LGBTQI, Personal Data, Privacy, Sexuality
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
FAN v. Facebook
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Jul 20, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
Disinformation, Elections
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Knight First Amendment Institute v. Donald J. Trump
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Jul 9, 2019
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Affirmed Lower Court
Keywords
Freedom of Expression, Political Expression, Social Media
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Surgeon v. Court of Appeals of Santiago
Country
Chile flagChile
Decision Date
Jul 2, 2019
Keywords
Media/Press, Public Interest, Publications
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Maethner v. Someplace Safe, Inc.
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Jun 26, 2019
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Reversed and Remanded
Keywords
Defamation
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Voller v. Nationwide News Pty Ltd, Fairfax Media Publications Pty Ltd, and Australian News Channel Pty Ltd
Country
Australia flagAustralia
Decision Date
Jun 24, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Blocking or Filtering of Information
Keywords
Defamation, Media/Press, Publications
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Iancu v. Brunetti
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Jun 24, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Trademark
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Brown v. Economic Freedom Fighters
Country
South Africa flagSouth Africa
Decision Date
Jun 6, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Declaratory Relief
Keywords
Media/Press, Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Manuel v. Economic Freedom Fighters
Country
South Africa flagSouth Africa
Decision Date
May 30, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Defamation, Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Murad Khazbiev v. Federal Security Services
Country
Russia flagRussia
Decision Date
May 13, 2019
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
Internet Shutdown
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Kablis v. Russia
Country
Russia flagRussia
Decision Date
Apr 30, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Keywords
Censorship, Freedom of Expression, Political Expression
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Daniel v. Armlist
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Apr 30, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Motion Granted
Keywords
Intermediary Liability, Internet Service Providers
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Muthukumar v. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India & Ors.
Country
India flagIndia
Decision Date
Apr 24, 2019
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
Public Interest, Social Media, Website Blocking
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Javanshir Feyziyev v. Journalism Development Network
Country
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Decision Date
Apr 16, 2019
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
Defamation, Libel, Media/Press
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Alexander-Theodotou v. Kounis
Country
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Decision Date
Apr 16, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Dismissed
Keywords
Defamation, Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
UTV Software Communications Ltd. v. 1337X.TO
Country
India flagIndia
Decision Date
Apr 10, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
Copyright, Intermediary Liability
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Stocker v. Stocker
Country
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Decision Date
Apr 3, 2019
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Reversed Lower Court
Keywords
Defamation, Social Media
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
ASA Ruling on Cash On Go Ltd. t/a Peachy.co.uk
Decision Date
Mar 20, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions that restrict FoE
Keywords
Advertising
Judicial Body
Administrative Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Fort McKay Métis Community Association v. Morin
Country
Canada flagCanada
Decision Date
Mar 18, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Provisional or Precautionary Measures against those who exercise FoE
Keywords
Defamation
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Gilman v. Toll
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Mar 4, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Motion Granted/Motion Denied
Keywords
Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP)
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
O'Reilly v. Edgar
Country
Australia flagAustralia
Decision Date
Feb 22, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Blocking or filtering of information, Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Defamation, False News, Publications, Social Media
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Rynearson v. Ferguson
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Feb 22, 2019
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
Cyberstalking
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Action by Sergey Bezrukov Concerning Constitutional Violations of His Rights by Article 152(1) of the Civil Code
Country
Russia flagRussia
Decision Date
Feb 12, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Privacy
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Google LLC. v. Audiencia Nacional
Country
Spain flagSpain
Decision Date
Jan 11, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Blocking or Filtering of Information
Keywords
Filtering and Blocking, Freedom of Expression, Intermediary Liability, Public Interest, Public Officials, Right to be Forgotten, Search Engines
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Khadija Ismayilova v. Azerbaijan
Country
Azerbaijan flagAzerbaijan
Decision Date
Jan 10, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Freedom of Expression, Privacy
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Davison v. Randall
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Jan 7, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Declaratory Relief, Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
Public Officials, Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Ogwuche v. Federal Republic of Nigeria
Country
Nigeria flagNigeria
Decision Date
Dec 11, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional, Violation of a Rule of International Law
Keywords
Media/Press, Regulatory Body
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Boarding School, situated in Bhauwala, District Dehradun v. State of Uttarakhand
Country
India flagIndia
Decision Date
Dec 7, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Blocking or Filtering of Information
Keywords
Internet Service Providers, Judicial Censorship
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Magyar Jeti Zrt v. Hungary
Country
Hungary flagHungary
Decision Date
Dec 4, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Defamation, Intermediary Liability
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Television Broadcasts Ltd. v. Telstra Corp.
Country
Australia flagAustralia
Decision Date
Sep 20, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Blocking or Filtering of Information, Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
Broadcasting Networks, Copyright, Intellectual Property, Internet Service Providers, Media/Press
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Big Brother Watch v. The United Kingdom
Country
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Decision Date
Sep 13, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Intelligence, Media/Press, National Security
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
User v. Facebook Ireland, Inc.
Country
Germany flagGermany
Decision Date
Aug 28, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
Freedom of Expression, Hate Speech
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Savva Terentyev v. Russia
Country
Russia flagRussia
Decision Date
Aug 28, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Keywords
Hate Speech, Public Officials
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Themel v. Facebook Ireland
Country
Germany flagGermany
Decision Date
Aug 24, 2018
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Freedom of Expression, Hate Speech
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Telegram v. Federal Security Services
Country
Russia flagRussia
Decision Date
Aug 8, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Upheld, Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Anonymity, Decryption, Internet Service Providers
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Land Nordrhein-Westfalen v. Dirk Renckhoff
Country
Germany flagGermany
Decision Date
Aug 7, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Advisory Opinion/Preliminary Ruling
Keywords
Copyright, Intellectual Property
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Durie v. Gardiner
Country
New Zealand flagNew Zealand
Decision Date
Jul 31, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling
Keywords
Public Interest, Public Officials, Publications
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Parents v. Facebook Ireland Ltd.
Country
Germany flagGermany
Decision Date
Jul 12, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Access to Information Granted
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Privacy
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
ZAMAN DOOEL Skopje v. Emin
Country
Macedonia flagMacedonia
Decision Date
Jul 6, 2018
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Dismissed
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Expression, Public Interest
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
M. L. v. Germany
Country
Germany flagGermany
Decision Date
Jun 28, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Keywords
Freedom of Press, Right to be Forgotten
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Carpenter v. United States
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Jun 22, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Admissibility, Cyber Security, Data Protection and Retention, Freedom of Expression, Internet Service Providers, Personal Data, Privacy, Surveillance
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Centrum för rättvisa v. Sweden
Country
Sweden flagSweden
Decision Date
Jun 19, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Keywords
National Security, Privacy, Surveillance
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Trkulja v. Google LLC
Country
Australia flagAustralia
Decision Date
Jun 13, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Reversed Lower Court
Keywords
Defamation
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Haaretz Group v. Goldhar
Country
Canada flagCanada
Decision Date
Jun 6, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Motion Granted
Keywords
Defamation
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
A & B v. Ediciones El Pais
Country
Spain flagSpain
Decision Date
Jun 4, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Keywords
Defamation, Personal Data, Search Engines
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Gubarev v. Buzzfeed, Inc.
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Jun 2, 2018
Case Status
In progress
Keywords
Defamation, Media/Press
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Association for Freedom of Thought and Expression (AFTE) v. Mohamed Hamid Salem
Country
Egypt flagEgypt
Decision Date
May 26, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Blocking or Filtering of Information
Keywords
Access to Information, Censorship, Telecommunication, Website Blocking
Judicial Body
Administrative Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Fierro Caicedo v. Google Inc
Country
Colombia flagColombia
Decision Date
May 9, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling
Keywords
Anonymity, Censorship, Defamation, Due Process, Freedom of Expression, Intermediary Liability, Judicial Censorship, Search Engines
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
DPN vs. Google Brasil Internet Ltda
Country
Brazil flagBrazil
Decision Date
May 8, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Blocking or Filtering of Information
Keywords
Defamation, Right to be Forgotten
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Nikolay Aleksandrovich Tonkoshkorov v. Prosecutor of Saint Peterburg’s Vyborsk District
Country
Russia flagRussia
Decision Date
Apr 20, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Reversed Lower Court
Keywords
Censorship, Website Blocking
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Okoiti v. Communications Authority of Kenya
Country
Kenya flagKenya
Decision Date
Apr 19, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Privacy, Surveillance, Wiretapping
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Kenya Human Rights Commission v. Communications Authority of Kenya
Country
Kenya flagKenya
Decision Date
Apr 19, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Declaratory Relief, Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Personal Data, Privacy, Surveillance
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Roskomnadzor v. Telegram
Country
Russia flagRussia
Decision Date
Apr 13, 2018
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Blocking or Filtering of Information
Keywords
Anonymity, Decryption, Filtering and Blocking, Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
NT1 and NT2 v. Google LLC
Country
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Decision Date
Apr 13, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Blocking or Filtering of Information, Other
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Defamation, Privacy, Right to be Forgotten
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Mayorga Ariza v. Solano Peña
Country
Colombia flagColombia
Decision Date
Apr 6, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Reparations Made by Individual or Entity who Exercised FoE
Keywords
Defamation, Media/Press, Public Officials, Social Media
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Public Prosecutor v. Dell'Olmo
Country
Italy flagItaly
Decision Date
Mar 22, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Reversed Lower Court
Keywords
Defamation, Publications
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Hans Burkhard Nix v. Germany
Country
Germany flagGermany
Decision Date
Mar 13, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Inadmissible
Keywords
Freedom of Expression, Hate Speech
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
State of West Bengal v. Boxi
Country
India flagIndia
Decision Date
Mar 7, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Imprisonment, Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Non-Consensual Sharing of Intimate Images, Personal Data, Privacy
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Maximilian Alexandrovich Lapin v. Realist LLC and Olga Nikolaevna Baranets
Country
Russia flagRussia
Decision Date
Mar 7, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
Discrimination, Religion, Sexuality
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The State v. Cassandra Vera
Country
Spain flagSpain
Decision Date
Feb 26, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Acquittal
Keywords
Extremist Speech, Freedom of Expression, Hate Speech, Social Media, Terrorism
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Morena v. YouTube
Country
Mexico flagMexico
Decision Date
Feb 21, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
Defamation, Elections, Political Expression
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Case of Nabeel Rajab
Country
Bahrain flagBahrain
Decision Date
Feb 21, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Imprisonment
Keywords
Political Expression, Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Case of Ruslan Sokolovsky
Country
Russia flagRussia
Decision Date
Feb 14, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Ban/Censorship, Criminal Sanctions, Other, Suspension or Conviction Issued Against Individual Exercising FoE
Keywords
Blasphemy, Satire/Parody, Social Media
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Smajić v. Bosnia and Herzegovina
Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina flagBosnia and Herzegovina
Decision Date
Feb 8, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Keywords
Freedom of Expression, Hate Speech, Racism
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Baltasar Adolfo v. Audiencia Nacional
Country
Spain flagSpain
Decision Date
Feb 2, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Imprisonment
Keywords
Defamation, Hate Speech, Terrorism
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Secretary of the State for the Home Department v. Watson
Country
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Decision Date
Jan 30, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Declaratory Relief
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Privacy, Surveillance
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Kurgan Prosecutor General v. Ali Yakupov
Country
Russia flagRussia
Decision Date
Jan 30, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Acquittal
Keywords
Hate Speech, Social Media
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Maximilian Schrems v. Facebook Ireland Limited
Country
Austria flagAustria
Decision Date
Jan 25, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Advisory Opinion/Preliminary Ruling
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Personal Data, Privacy, Social Media
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Magyar Kétfarkú Kutya Párt v. Hungary
Country
Hungary flagHungary
Decision Date
Jan 23, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Keywords
Elections, Intermediary Liability, Political Expression
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Black v. Clarke
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Jan 22, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
Freedom of Expression, Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Suresh v. Samad
Country
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Decision Date
Jan 18, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Motion Granted/Motion Denied
Keywords
Defamation, Libel
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Stiftung Gegen Rassismus und Antisemitismus v. Switzerland
Country
Switzerland flagSwitzerland
Decision Date
Jan 9, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Keywords
Defamation, Political Expression, Racism
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Okedara v. Attorney General
Country
Nigeria flagNigeria
Decision Date
Dec 7, 2017
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
Cyber Security, Defamation
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
State v. Mawarire
Country
Zimbabwe flagZimbabwe
Decision Date
Nov 29, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Acquittal
Keywords
National Security, Public Order
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Einarsson v. Iceland
Country
Iceland flagIceland
Decision Date
Nov 7, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Expression, Social Media
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Korea Communications Standards Commission v. Martyn Williams
Country
South Korea flagSouth Korea
Decision Date
Nov 3, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Censorship, Website Blocking
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Google LLC v. Equustek Solutions Inc.
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Nov 2, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
Censorship, Intermediary Liability
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Resolute Forest Products v. Greenpeace International
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Oct 16, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Motion Granted
Keywords
Defamation, Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP)
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Google Inc. v. Duffy
Country
Australia flagAustralia
Decision Date
Oct 4, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Affirmed Lower Court
Keywords
Intermediary Liability, Search Engines
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Chadha v. State
Country
India flagIndia
Decision Date
Sep 25, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Dismissed
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Expression, Social Media
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Tamiz v. United Kingdom
Country
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Decision Date
Sep 19, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Motion Denied
Keywords
Defamation, Libel
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Daniel Samper Ospina v. Álvaro Uribe Vélez
Country
Colombia flagColombia
Decision Date
Sep 12, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Rectification or Reformation Order/Order to Publish a Correction, Reparations Made by Individual or Entity who Exercised FoE
Keywords
Defamation, Social Media
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Ayyadurai v. Floor64, Inc.
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Sep 6, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Dismissed
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Expression
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Case of Bărbulescu v. Romania
Country
Romania flagRomania
Decision Date
Sep 5, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Privacy
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Nyanzi v. Uganda
Country
Uganda flagUganda
Decision Date
Aug 24, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Violation of a Rule of International Law
Keywords
Cyber Security, Social Media
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Public Prosecutor v. Jatupat Boonpattararaksa aka Pai Dao Din
Country
Thailand flagThailand
Decision Date
Aug 17, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Imprisonment
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Expression
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Manni v. Camera di Commercio Lecce
Country
Italy flagItaly
Decision Date
Aug 9, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Privacy, Right to be Forgotten
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Davison v. Rose
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Jul 28, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Dismissed
Keywords
Political Expression, Public Officials, Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Valdelomar and Sibaja v. Costa Rican Superintendence of Telecommunications
Country
Costa Rica flagCosta Rica
Decision Date
Jul 14, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Internet Service Providers
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Public Prosecutor v. Nguyen Ngoc Nhu Quynh aka Mother Mushroom
Country
Vietnam flagVietnam
Decision Date
Jun 29, 2017
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Imprisonment
Keywords
Political Expression, Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Google Inc v. Equustek Solutions Inc.
Country
Canada flagCanada
Decision Date
Jun 28, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Blocking or Filtering of Information, Injunction or Order Granted, Provisional or Precautionary Measures against those who exercise FoE
Keywords
Intellectual Property, Internet Service Providers
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Federal Public Attorney's Office v. CONANDA (Federal Government) / Google Brasil Internet Ltda.
Country
Brazil flagBrazil
Decision Date
Jun 19, 2017
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated, Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
Advertising, Censorship, Child Protection, Search Engines
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Packingham v. State of North Carolina
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Jun 19, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Reversed and Remanded
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Child Protection, Cyber Security, Social Media
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Public Prosecutor v. Wichai
Country
Thailand flagThailand
Decision Date
Jun 9, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Imprisonment
Judicial Body
Military Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Company v. Google Inc.
Country
Germany flagGermany
Decision Date
Jun 7, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
Defamation, Intermediary Liability, Search Engines
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Case of Dani Mathers
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
May 25, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Expression, Privacy
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Franco Caraccioli v. Facebook, Inc.
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
May 24, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Dismissed
Keywords
Defamation, Intermediary Liability, Social Media
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Wikimedia Foundation v. NSA
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
May 23, 2017
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Keywords
Admissibility, National Security, Surveillance
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Public Prosecutor v. Giacalone
Country
Italy flagItaly
Decision Date
May 10, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Reversed Lower Court
Keywords
Defamation
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Die Grünen v. Facebook Ireland Limited
Country
Austria flagAustria
Decision Date
May 5, 2017
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Keywords
Freedom of Expression, Hate Speech
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Nélio Raul Brandão v. Juiz de Direito da 2ª Vara Cível da Comarca de Campo Grande
Country
Brazil flagBrazil
Decision Date
May 3, 2017
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
Censorship, Freedom of Press
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Alai v. Attorney General
Country
Kenya flagKenya
Decision Date
Apr 26, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Defamation, Public Officials, Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
In re: the search content that is stored by premises controlled by Google
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Apr 25, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Motion Denied
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Privacy, Search Engines
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Alestra v. Mexican Institute of Industrial Property
Country
Mexico flagMexico
Decision Date
Apr 19, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Affirmed Lower Court
Keywords
Filtering and Blocking, Intellectual Property
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Dória Junior v. Facebook do Brasil
Country
Brazil flagBrazil
Decision Date
Apr 6, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Access to Information Granted
Keywords
Defamation, Political Expression
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
In re 381 Search Warrants Directed to Facebook, Inc.
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Apr 4, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Affirmed Lower Court
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Internet Service Providers, Privacy, Privacy Policy
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Hourani v. Thomson
Country
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Decision Date
Mar 10, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Defamation, Libel, Public Interest
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Monroe v. Hopkins
Country
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Decision Date
Mar 10, 2017
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Defamation, Libel, Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Camera di Commercio, Industria, Artigianato e Agricoltura di Lecce v. Salvatore Manni
Country
Italy flagItaly
Decision Date
Mar 9, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated, Other
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Privacy, Right to be Forgotten
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Pihl v. Sweden
Country
Sweden flagSweden
Decision Date
Mar 9, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Keywords
Defamation, Intermediary Liability, Right to be Forgotten
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Anas M. v. Facebook Ireland Limited
Country
Germany flagGermany
Decision Date
Mar 7, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated, Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Defamation, Intermediary Liability, Privacy, Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
City of San Jose v. Smith
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Mar 2, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Reversed and Remanded
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Access to Information Granted, Declaratory Relief
Keywords
Access to Information, Privacy, Public Officials, Right to Information
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Olafsson v. Iceland
Country
Iceland flagIceland
Decision Date
Feb 21, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Admissible
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Press, Public Interest
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
United States v. Hulscher
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Feb 17, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Judgment in Favor of Defendant , Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Interception, Personal Data, Privacy
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Maran v. Rathinaraj
Country
India flagIndia
Decision Date
Feb 14, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Acquittal
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Expression
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Constitutional review of article 421-2-5-2 of the French Criminal Code
Country
France flagFrance
Decision Date
Feb 10, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Cyber Security, National Security, Terrorism
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Okuta v. Attorney General
Country
Kenya flagKenya
Decision Date
Feb 6, 2017
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Declaratory Relief, Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Defamation, Social Media
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
In re Search Warrant No. 16-960-M-01 to Google
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Feb 3, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Motion Granted
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Privacy, Search Engines
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Plaintiff X v. Google
Country
Japan flagJapan
Decision Date
Jan 31, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Personal Data, Privacy, Right to be Forgotten, Search Engines
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
A.T. v. Globe24H.com
Country
Canada flagCanada
Decision Date
Jan 30, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Declaratory Relief, Injunction or Order Granted, Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Open Court Principle, Search Engines
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Incorporated Trustees of Paradigm Initiative for Information Technology Development v. The Attorney General of The Federation
Country
Nigeria flagNigeria
Decision Date
Jan 20, 2017
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Dismissed
Keywords
Cyber Security, Freedom of Expression, Privacy
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Case of César Strawberry
Country
Spain flagSpain
Decision Date
Jan 18, 2017
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
National Security, Social Media, Terrorism
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Jankovskis v. Lithuania
Country
Lithuania flagLithuania
Decision Date
Jan 17, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Keywords
Access to Information, Education
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Belo-Henares v. Guevarra
Country
Philippines flagPhilippines
Decision Date
Jan 4, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions that restrict FoE
Keywords
Defamation, Privacy, Social Media
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Public Prosecutor v. Maffeis
Country
Italy flagItaly
Decision Date
Dec 27, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
Defamation, Intermediary Liability
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Bild GmbH & Co. KG v. Tobias Richter
Country
Germany flagGermany
Decision Date
Dec 21, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Copyright, Privacy
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
CG v. Facebook Ireland Ltd
Country
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Decision Date
Dec 21, 2016
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Intermediary Liability, Internet Service Providers, Open Court Principle, Privacy
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Joined Cases Tele2 Sverige AB v Post- och telestyrelsen and Secretary of State for the Home Department v. Watson
Country
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Decision Date
Dec 21, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Advisory Opinion/Preliminary Ruling
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Privacy, Surveillance
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
J20 v. Facebook Ireland Ltd
Country
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Decision Date
Dec 20, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Monetary Damages/Fines, Reparations Made by Individual or Entity who Exercised FoE
Keywords
Child Protection, Data Protection and Retention, Intermediary Liability, Privacy, Religion
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Case of Ruslan Gansanovich Ginatullin
Country
Kazakhstan flagKazakhstan
Decision Date
Dec 14, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Imprisonment
Keywords
Freedom of Expression, Hate Speech, Racism
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
U.S. v. Mohamud
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Dec 5, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Privacy, Terrorism
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Lancellotti v. Facebook
Country
Brazil flagBrazil
Decision Date
Nov 30, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Internet Service Providers, Social Media
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Case of Max Kebenuly Bokaev and Talgat Tulepkalievich Ayanov
Country
Kazakhstan flagKazakhstan
Decision Date
Nov 28, 2016
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Ban/Censorship, Criminal Sanctions, Imprisonment, Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Disinformation, Hate Speech, Political Expression
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Mat Shuhaimi bin Shafiei v. Malaysia
Country
Malaysia flagMalaysia
Decision Date
Nov 25, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Censorship, Political Expression, Sedition
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Fields v. Twitter
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Nov 18, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Dismissed
Keywords
Freedom of Expression, Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Gleb Golovchenko v. Channel One Russia
Country
Ukraine flagUkraine
Decision Date
Nov 7, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
Defamation, Publications
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Case of Yevgeniy Kort
Country
Russia flagRussia
Decision Date
Nov 3, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Imprisonment
Keywords
Cartoons, Discrimination, Hate Speech, Incitement to Violence, Social Media
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Privacy International v. Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs et al.
Country
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Decision Date
Oct 17, 2016
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Judgment in Favor of Defendant , Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Privacy, Surveillance
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
LLC v. Roskomnadzor
Country
Russia flagRussia
Decision Date
Oct 3, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Child Protection, Intermediary Liability, Obscenity
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Doe v. Coleman
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Sep 22, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Access to Information Denied
Keywords
Anonymity, Public Officials
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Mendes v. Iozzi
Country
Brazil flagBrazil
Decision Date
Sep 21, 2016
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Defamation, Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Fanele Maqele v. Ngwabi Bhebhe and Midlands State University
Country
Zimbabwe flagZimbabwe
Decision Date
Sep 17, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Education, Freedom of Association, Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
McFadden v. Sony Music
Country
Germany flagGermany
Decision Date
Sep 15, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Advisory Opinion/Preliminary Ruling
Keywords
Copyright, Intermediary Liability
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Muwema v. Facebook Ireland Ltd
Country
Ireland flagIreland
Decision Date
Aug 23, 2016
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated, Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
Intermediary Liability, Internet Service Providers, Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Alexander Economou v. de Freitas
Country
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Decision Date
Jul 27, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Expression, Public Interest
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Microsoft v. United States
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Jul 14, 2016
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Reversed and Remanded
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Privacy
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Case of Revista Fortuna
Country
Mexico flagMexico
Decision Date
Jul 7, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling
Keywords
Right to be Forgotten, Right to Fair Trial, Search Engines
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Case of Vladimir Luzgin
Country
Russia flagRussia
Decision Date
Jun 30, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Hate Speech, Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Case of LuxLeaks
Country
Luxembourg flagLuxembourg
Decision Date
Jun 29, 2016
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Criminal Sanctions, Imprisonment, Monetary Damages/Fines, Suspension or Conviction Issued Against Individual Exercising FoE
Keywords
Political Expression, Whistleblowing
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
TLT v. Secretary of State for the Home Department
Country
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Decision Date
Jun 24, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Personal Data
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
United States Telecom Association v. FCC
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Jun 14, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
Freedom of Expression, Internet Service Providers
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
LLC SIBFM v. Roskomnadzor
Country
Russia flagRussia
Decision Date
Jun 6, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Ban/Censorship
Keywords
Extremist Speech, Hate Speech, Religion, Satire/Parody
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Case of Merve Buyuksarac
Country
Turkey flagTurkey
Decision Date
May 31, 2016
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Imprisonment, Suspension or Conviction Issued Against Individual Exercising FoE
Keywords
Defamation, Political Expression, Public Officials
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Heythrop Zoological Gardens Ltd (t/a Amazing Animals) and another v Captive Animals Protection Society
Country
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Decision Date
May 20, 2016
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
Media/Press, Public Interest, Whistleblowing
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Bangura v. Loughborough University
Country
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Decision Date
May 19, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Personal Data
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
PJS v News Group Newspapers Ltd [2016] UKSC 26
Country
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Decision Date
May 19, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions that restrict FoE, Injunction or Order Granted, Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
Child Protection, Freedom of Press, Privacy, Public Interest
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Fürst-Pfeifer v Austria
Country
Austria flagAustria
Decision Date
May 17, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Privacy, Public Interest
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
X v. Google France and Google Inc
Country
France flagFrance
Decision Date
May 13, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
Internet Service Providers, Personal Data, Privacy, Right to be Forgotten
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Grillo v. Auler
Country
Brazil flagBrazil
Decision Date
May 5, 2016
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
Censorship, False News
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Norwegian Prosecution Authority v. X
Country
Norway flagNorway
Decision Date
May 4, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Imprisonment
Keywords
Hate Speech, Racism, Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Case of Mohamed Cheikh Ould M'khaitir
Country
Mauritania flagMauritania
Decision Date
Apr 21, 2016
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
Death penalty, Religion
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Pritchard v. Van Nes
Country
Canada flagCanada
Decision Date
Apr 20, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Granted, Monetary Damages/Fines, Reparations Made by Individual or Entity who Exercised FoE
Keywords
Defamation, Intermediary Liability, Libel
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Andare v. Attorney General
Country
Kenya flagKenya
Decision Date
Apr 19, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Expression
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Don Alfonso v. Google Spain
Country
Spain flagSpain
Decision Date
Apr 5, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Personal Data, Privacy, Right to be Forgotten, Search Engines
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Marena v. Auler
Country
Brazil flagBrazil
Decision Date
Mar 30, 2016
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Expression
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
In RE: National Security Letters, 11-cv-02173-SI (2016)
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Mar 29, 2016
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
Freedom of Expression, National Security
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Public Prosecutor v. Takagi
Country
Singapore flagSingapore
Decision Date
Mar 23, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Imprisonment
Keywords
Anonymity, Hate Speech, Sedition
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Vietnam v. Nguyen Huu Vinh and Nguyen Thi Minh Thuy
Country
Vietnam flagVietnam
Decision Date
Mar 23, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Imprisonment
Keywords
Censorship, National Security, Political Expression
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Hogan v. Gawker
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Mar 18, 2016
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Other
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Press, Media/Press, Privacy, Public Interest, Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP)
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Cambodia v. Kong Raiya
Country
Cambodia flagCambodia
Decision Date
Mar 15, 2016
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Imprisonment
Keywords
Freedom of Expression, National Security, Political Expression
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Google Spain, S.L. v. Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (Spanish Data Protection Agency)
Country
Spain flagSpain
Decision Date
Mar 14, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Reversed Lower Court
Keywords
Personal Data, Right to be Forgotten, Search Engines
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Case of N.B.B.
Country
Turkey flagTurkey
Decision Date
Mar 3, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Declaratory Relief
Keywords
Archives, Media/Press, Right to be Forgotten
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Case of Ayupov R.N.
Country
Russia flagRussia
Decision Date
Feb 16, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Ban/Censorship
Keywords
Extremist Speech, Political Expression, Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Ärztekammer für Wien and Dorner v. Austria
Country
Austria flagAustria
Decision Date
Feb 16, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Expression
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Cases No 389140 and 389896, Association French Data Network, et al
Country
France flagFrance
Decision Date
Feb 15, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions that restrict FoE, Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
Internet Service Providers, National Security, Terrorism
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Magyar Tartalomszolgáltatók Egyesülete and Index.hu Zrt v. Hungary
Country
Hungary flagHungary
Decision Date
Feb 2, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Expression
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Galloway v Frazer, Google Inc t/a YouTube and others
Country
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Decision Date
Jan 27, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Affirmed Lower Court
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Defamation, Personal Data, Privacy
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
R. v. Gregory Alan Elliott
Country
Canada flagCanada
Decision Date
Jan 22, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
Freedom of Expression, Obscenity, Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Case of Patrick Kum Jaa Lee
Country
Myanmar flagMyanmar
Decision Date
Jan 22, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Imprisonment
Keywords
Defamation, Political Expression, Public Officials
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
R (on application of Miranda) v. Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2016] EWCA Civ 6) (19 January 2016)
Country
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Decision Date
Jan 19, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Media/Press, Surveillance, Terrorism
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Kalda v. Estonia
Country
Estonia flagEstonia
Decision Date
Jan 19, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Keywords
Cyber Security, Right to Information
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Jane Doe 464533 v. D. (N.)
Country
Canada flagCanada
Decision Date
Jan 12, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Granted, Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Personal Data, Privacy, Sexuality
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Plaintiff X v. Google Inc. or Google Perú S.R.L.
Country
Peru flagPeru
Decision Date
Dec 30, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Blocking or Filtering of Information, Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Privacy, Right to be Forgotten, Search Engines
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Case of Chaw Sandi Htun
Country
Myanmar flagMyanmar
Decision Date
Dec 28, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Imprisonment
Keywords
Defamation, Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Ren Jiayu and Beijing Baidu Netcom Technology Co., Ltd.
Country
China flagChina
Decision Date
Dec 25, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Privacy, Right to be Forgotten, Search Engines
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Prosecutor v. Chiranuch Premchaiporn
Country
Thailand flagThailand
Decision Date
Dec 23, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Suspended Sentence
Keywords
Censorship, Freedom of Expression, Insult to Head of State, Media/Press, Public Officials, Publications, Social Media
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Huang v. Mei
Country
China flagChina
Decision Date
Dec 22, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
Defamation, Publications
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
SCAT Airlines v. Sergei Vitalevich Kim
Country
Kazakhstan flagKazakhstan
Decision Date
Dec 18, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Acquittal
Keywords
Defamation, Libel
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Military Prosecutor v. Chayapha Chokepornboonsri
Country
Thailand flagThailand
Decision Date
Dec 15, 2015
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Imprisonment
Keywords
Insult to Head of State, Political Expression
Judicial Body
Military Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Cengiz v. Turkey
Country
Turkey flagTurkey
Decision Date
Dec 12, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Keywords
Freedom of Expression, Right to Information
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Lula v. Caiado II
Country
Brazil flagBrazil
Decision Date
Dec 1, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Dismissed
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Expression, Libel, Public Officials, Slander, Social Media
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Lula v. Caiado I
Country
Brazil flagBrazil
Decision Date
Dec 1, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Dismissed
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Expression, Libel, Public Officials, Slander, Social Media
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Annen v. Germany
Country
Germany flagGermany
Decision Date
Nov 26, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Expression, Public Interest
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The State v. Saqlain Haider
Country
Pakistan flagPakistan
Decision Date
Nov 21, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Criminal Sanctions, Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Censorship, National Security, Social Media
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Backpage.com, LLC v Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Nov 20, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Granted, Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling
Keywords
Obscenity, Sexuality
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The State v. Bulat Zhakpbaevich Satkangulov
Country
Kazakhstan flagKazakhstan
Decision Date
Nov 18, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Criminal Sanctions, Imprisonment
Keywords
National Security, Political Expression, Terrorism
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Hashavim H.P.S. Business Data v. Directorate of Courts
Country
Israel flagIsrael
Decision Date
Nov 12, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Access to Information, Open Court Principle, Right to be Forgotten
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
In re Google Inc. Cookie Placement Consumer Privacy Litigation
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Nov 10, 2015
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Privacy, Search Engines, Wiretapping
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Nederlandstalige rechtbank van eerste aanleg Brussel, 2015/57/C
Country
Belgium flagBelgium
Decision Date
Nov 9, 2015
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Cyber Security, Data Protection and Retention, Surveillance
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Case of Dmitry Semenov
Country
Russia flagRussia
Decision Date
Oct 29, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Amnesty, Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Extremist Speech, National Security, Public Order
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Federal Prosecutor v. Soleyana Shimeles Gebremariam and others (Zone 9 Bloggers)
Country
Ethiopia flagEthiopia
Decision Date
Oct 16, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Acquittal, Other
Keywords
Political Expression, Terrorism
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Schrems v. Data Protection Commissioner
Country
Ireland flagIreland
Decision Date
Oct 6, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Cyber Security, Data Protection and Retention, Intelligence, National Security, Privacy, Regulatory Body, Social Media, Surveillance
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Navid Yeasin v. University of Kansas
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Sep 25, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
Social Media
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Laos v. Bounthanh Khammavong
Country
Laos flagLao People's Democratic Republic
Decision Date
Sep 18, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Imprisonment
Keywords
Censorship, Social Media
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Public Ministry v. Castel-Branco and Mbanze
Country
Mozambique flagMozambique
Decision Date
Sep 15, 2015
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Acquittal
Keywords
Freedom of Press
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Vyas v. Gujarat
Country
India flagIndia
Decision Date
Sep 15, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated, Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
Freedom of Expression, Internet Service Providers, Public Order
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
National Stock Exchange of India v. Moneywise Media
Country
India flagIndia
Decision Date
Sep 9, 2015
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Judgment in Favor of Defendant , Reparations Made by Individual or Entity who Exercised FoE
Keywords
Defamation, Libel, Media/Press
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Pereira v. Amorim
Country
Brazil flagBrazil
Decision Date
Sep 2, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Dismissed
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Press, Slander
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Phuket Public Prosecutor v. Big Island Media Company
Country
Thailand flagThailand
Decision Date
Sep 1, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Acquittal, Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Press, Public Officials, Publications
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Merrill v. Lynch
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Aug 28, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Freedom of Expression, National Security, Privacy
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Obama v. Klayman
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Aug 28, 2015
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Other
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Internet Service Providers, National Security, Terrorism
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Bell v. Itawamba County School Board
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Aug 20, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
Education, Freedom of Expression, Obscenity
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Prosecutor General of Moscow v. The Russian Consumer Rights Protection Society
Country
Russia flagRussia
Decision Date
Aug 19, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Dismissed
Keywords
Censorship, National Security
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Case of Muhammud Ruhul Amin Khandaker
Country
Bangladesh flagBangladesh
Decision Date
Aug 11, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Criminal Sanctions, Imprisonment, Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Political Expression, Sedition
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Rideout v. Gardner
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Aug 11, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Censorship, Political Expression
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Thailand v. Sasiwimol Pathomwongfa-ngarm
Country
Thailand flagThailand
Decision Date
Aug 7, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Imprisonment
Keywords
Freedom of Expression, Insult to Head of State, Political Expression
Judicial Body
Military Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Thailand v. Phongsak Sriboonpeng
Country
Thailand flagThailand
Decision Date
Aug 7, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Imprisonment
Keywords
Freedom of Expression, Insult to Head of State, Political Expression
Judicial Body
Military Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Case of Kairat Bektenov and others
Country
Kazakhstan flagKazakhstan
Decision Date
Aug 3, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Imprisonment
Keywords
Hate Speech, Incitement to Violence, Terrorism
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Case of Elena Klimova
Country
Russia flagRussia
Decision Date
Aug 3, 2015
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Gender, LGBTQI, Sexuality
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
In Re: Application for Telephone Information Needed for a Criminal Investigation
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Jul 29, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Access to Information Denied
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Surveillance
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Anonymous Applicant v. Google Mexico
Country
Mexico flagMexico
Decision Date
Jul 26, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Other
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Privacy, Right to be Forgotten, Search Engines
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Cheshire West and Chester Council and others v. Pickthall
Country
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Decision Date
Jul 23, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Granted, Provisional Measures/Precautionary Measures for those who Exercise FoE
Keywords
Cyberstalking, Public Officials
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Huff v. Spaw
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Jul 21, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Interception, Privacy
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Case of Sarawak Report and Malaysia Insider
Country
Malaysia flagMalaysia
Decision Date
Jul 20, 2015
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions to Protect FoE, Ban/Censorship, Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
Internet Service Providers, Political Expression, Whistleblowing
Judicial Body
Administrative Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Davis v. Home Secretary
Country
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Decision Date
Jul 17, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Privacy, Surveillance
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Case of Aleksandr Byvshev
Country
Russia flagRussia
Decision Date
Jul 13, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
Extremist Speech, Hate Speech, Political Expression
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Case of Chesnokov A.V.
Country
Russia flagRussia
Decision Date
Jul 8, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Criminal Sanctions, Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Anti-Semitism, Extremist Speech, Hate Speech, Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Communications Consultant v. Süddeutsche Zeitung
Country
Germany flagGermany
Decision Date
Jul 7, 2015
Case Status
Decision Pending
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Keywords
Right to be Forgotten
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Ami Savir v. Google
Country
Israel flagIsrael
Decision Date
Jul 5, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Granted, Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Press
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
In re Motion in Opposition to Government's Request to Resume Bulk Data Collection under Patriot Act Section 215
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Jun 29, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Other
Keywords
Privacy, Terrorism
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Thailand v. Thanet Nonthakot
Country
Thailand flagThailand
Decision Date
Jun 25, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Imprisonment
Keywords
Cyber Security
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Niskasaari v. Finland
Country
Finland flagFinland
Decision Date
Jun 23, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Expression, Libel, Media/Press, Publications
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Hussain v. The Norwegian Prosecution Authority
Country
Norway flagNorway
Decision Date
Jun 22, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Acquittal
Keywords
Anti-Semitism, Extremist Speech, Gender, LGBTQI, Media/Press, National Security, Sexual Orientation, Terrorism
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Director of Public Prosecution v. Mansour
Country
Denmark flagDenmark
Decision Date
Jun 22, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
Censorship, Terrorism
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Hadley v. Subscriber Doe
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Jun 18, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling
Keywords
Defamation, Internet Service Providers
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Niemela v. Google Inc.
Country
Canada flagCanada
Decision Date
Jun 16, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated, Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
Defamation, Search Engines
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Delfi AS v. Estonia
Country
Estonia flagEstonia
Decision Date
Jun 16, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Keywords
Defamation, Publications
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Rubins v. Latvia
Country
Latvia flagLatvia
Decision Date
Jun 1, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Keywords
Defamation, Education, Freedom of Expression, Public Interest
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
United States v. Elonis
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Jun 1, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling
Keywords
Hate Speech, Social Media
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
State v. Turner
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
May 26, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Acquittal, Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Defamation
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Garcia v. Google, Inc.
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
May 18, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated, Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Censorship, Copyright, Freedom of Expression, Intellectual Property, Internet Service Providers, Right to be Forgotten, Social Media
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Case of Yelizaveta Krasikova
Country
Russia flagRussia
Decision Date
May 13, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Amnesty, Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Extremist Speech, Freedom of Expression, Penal Code, Political Expression
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Public Prosecutor v. Amos Yee Pang Sang
Country
Singapore flagSingapore
Decision Date
May 12, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Imprisonment
Keywords
Freedom of Expression, Obscenity
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
American Civil Liberties Union v. Clapper
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
May 7, 2015
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Other
Keywords
National Security, Surveillance
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Aécio Neves v. Google
Country
Brazil flagBrazil
Decision Date
Apr 8, 2015
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Access to Information Granted
Keywords
Defamation, False News, Internet Service Providers
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Case of Wang Moumou, Shao Mou & Ors
Country
China flagChina
Decision Date
Apr 1, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Imprisonment
Keywords
Disinformation
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Thailand v. Thiensutham (Yai Daengduet)
Country
Thailand flagThailand
Decision Date
Mar 31, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Imprisonment
Keywords
Freedom of Expression, Insult to Head of State
Judicial Body
Military Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Singhal v. Union of India
Country
India flagIndia
Decision Date
Mar 24, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Cyber Security, Freedom of Expression, Social Media
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
TGI, Tribunal de grande instance de Paris, jugement correctionnel du 18 mars 2015
Country
France flagFrance
Decision Date
Mar 18, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Criminal Sanctions, Suspended Sentence
Keywords
Freedom of Expression, Hate Speech, Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Case of V Gastro Bar (Philip Blackwood, Htut Ko Ko Lwin, and Tun Thurein)
Country
Myanmar flagMyanmar
Decision Date
Mar 17, 2015
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Imprisonment
Keywords
Advertising, Religion
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Charles DiRosa
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Mar 16, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Other
Keywords
Censorship, Incitement to Violence
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Electronic Privacy Information Center v. Department of Justice Criminal Division
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Mar 4, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Access to Information Denied, Other
Keywords
Access to Information, Right to Information, Social Media, Surveillance, Whistleblowing
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Baglow v. Smith
Country
Canada flagCanada
Decision Date
Feb 23, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Dismissed
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Expression
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Case of Alaa Abd El-Fatah
Country
Egypt flagEgypt
Decision Date
Feb 23, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Imprisonment
Keywords
Civil Society Organizations, Freedom of Association
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Case of Blocking Il Giornale.it News Website (Italy)
Country
Italy flagItaly
Decision Date
Jan 29, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Access to Information Granted, Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated, Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Censorship, Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Press, Media/Press
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Martin v. Hearst Corp.
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Jan 28, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Dismissed
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Press, Libel
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
United States v. Brown
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Jan 22, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
Cyber Security, Media/Press
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Democratic Alliance v. African National Congress
Country
South Africa flagSouth Africa
Decision Date
Jan 19, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
Elections, Public Interest
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Dragojević v. Croatia
Country
Croatia flagCroatia
Decision Date
Jan 15, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Keywords
Privacy, Wiretapping
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
ReachLocal UK Limited v. Jamie Bennett and Others
Country
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Decision Date
Jan 14, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Expression
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Peking University v. Zou Hengfu
Country
China flagChina
Decision Date
Dec 23, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Expression, Libel
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Commonwealth v. Johnson
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Dec 23, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Criminal Sanctions, Imprisonment, Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Expression
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Aécio Neves da Cunha v. Twitter Brasil
Country
Brazil flagBrazil
Decision Date
Dec 12, 2014
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Granted, Other
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Expression, Public Officials, Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
R. v. Fearon
Country
Canada flagCanada
Decision Date
Dec 11, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
Due Process, Public Interest
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Barrow v. Bolt
Country
Australia flagAustralia
Decision Date
Dec 2, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Dismissed
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Expression
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Azad v. Bergman
Country
Bangladesh flagBangladesh
Decision Date
Dec 2, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Imprisonment, Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Censorship, Contempt of Court
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Awan v. Levant
Country
Canada flagCanada
Decision Date
Nov 27, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Granted, Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Expression, Hate Speech, Religion
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
UAE v. Al-Najjar
Country
United Arab Emirates flagUAE
Decision Date
Nov 25, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Criminal Sanctions, Imprisonment
Keywords
Censorship, Social Media
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Hegglin v. Google
Country
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Decision Date
Nov 24, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Other
Keywords
Defamation, False News, Freedom of Expression, Libel, Right to be Forgotten, Search Engines
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Doe v. Harris
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Nov 18, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Granted, Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Anonymity, Data Protection and Retention, Freedom of Expression, Privacy, Social Media
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
S. Louis Martin v. Google, Inc.
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Nov 13, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Dismissed
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Expression
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Bainter v. League of Women Voters
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Nov 13, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Access to Information Granted, Injunction or Order Granted, Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
Civil Society Organizations, Contempt of Court, Data Protection and Retention, Elections, Public Officials
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Lee Hsien Loong v. Roy Ngerng Yi Ling
Country
Singapore flagSingapore
Decision Date
Nov 7, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Reparations Made by Individual or Entity who Exercised FoE
Keywords
Censorship, Corruption, Defamation, Freedom of Expression, Publications
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
DK v Telstra
Country
Australia flagAustralia
Decision Date
Oct 30, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Monetary Damages/Fines, Reparations Made by Individual or Entity who Exercised FoE
Keywords
Personal Data, Privacy, Privacy Policy
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Johnson v. Steele
Country
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Decision Date
Oct 29, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Monetary Damages/Fines, Reparations Made by Individual or Entity who Exercised FoE
Keywords
Cyberbullying, Defamation
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Rodriguez v. Google Inc.
Country
Argentina flagArgentina
Decision Date
Oct 28, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Acquittal
Keywords
Censorship, Defamation, Internet Service Providers, Right to be Forgotten, Search Engines
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Dr. Yeung, Sau Shing Albert v. Google Inc.
Country
Hong Kong flagHong Kong
Decision Date
Oct 23, 2014
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Other
Keywords
Defamation, Search Engines
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
BestWater International GmBH v. Mebes
Country
Germany flagGermany
Decision Date
Oct 21, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
Copyright, Freedom of Expression
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Donovan v. Gibbons
Country
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Decision Date
Oct 21, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Defamation, Freedom of Expression, Libel
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Matúz v. Hungary
Country
Hungary flagHungary
Decision Date
Oct 21, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions to Protect FoE
Keywords
Censorship, Defamation
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Decision of the Constitutional Court of Turkey on Omnibus Bill No. 6552 amending the Law on Regulation of Publications on the Internet and Suppression of Crimes Committed by Means of such Publications, No. 5651 (Internet Law)
Country
Turkey flagTurkey
Decision Date
Oct 2, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions to Protect FoE, Injunction or Order Granted, Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Defamation, Freedom of Expression, Privacy, Regulatory Body, Right to be Forgotten
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Prezhdarovi v. Bulgaria
Country
Bulgaria flagBulgaria
Decision Date
Sep 30, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
Information Security, Personal Data
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Vivares v. St. Theresa's College
Country
Philippines flagPhilippines
Decision Date
Sep 29, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Dismissed
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Manoel Conde Neto v. Folha de São Paulo
Country
Brazil flagBrazil
Decision Date
Sep 23, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
Censorship, Freedom of Press
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Plaintiff v. Google Netherlands BV
Country
Netherlands flagNetherlands
Decision Date
Sep 18, 2014
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Declaratory Relief, Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Defamation
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Ordonnance du 16 Septembre 2014 (Google France Case)
Country
France flagFrance
Decision Date
Sep 16, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Defamation, Freedom of Expression, Privacy, Regulatory Body, Right to be Forgotten
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Slater v. Blomfield
Country
New Zealand flagNew Zealand
Decision Date
Sep 12, 2014
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Other
Keywords
Freedom of Press, Media/Press, Public Interest
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Technische Universität Darmstadt v. Eugen Ulmer KG
Country
Germany flagGermany
Decision Date
Sep 11, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Declaratory Relief, Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
Copyright, Intellectual Property, Public Interest, Right to Information
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Rubens Barrichello v. Google
Country
Brazil flagBrazil
Decision Date
Aug 19, 2014
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Monetary Damages/Fines, Reparations Made by Individual or Entity who Exercised FoE
Keywords
Anonymity, Censorship, Freedom of Expression, Social Media
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Irigoyen v. Wallenberg Foundation
Country
Argentina flagArgentina
Decision Date
Aug 5, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Acquittal
Keywords
Censorship, Defamation, False News, Intermediary Liability, Privacy, Public Officials
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Don Domingo v. Google Spain
Country
Spain flagSpain
Decision Date
Jul 17, 2014
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Defamation, Right to be Forgotten, Search Engines
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Virginie v. Doudet
Country
France flagFrance
Decision Date
Jun 30, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions to Protect FoE, Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Freedom of Expression, Search Engines
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
The Case of Said Abdurakhimov
Country
Uzbekistan flagUzbekistan
Decision Date
Jun 28, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Privacy
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Riley v. California
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Jun 25, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Privacy
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
Justice Helpline & Ors v. Attorney General
Country
Pakistan flagPakistan
Decision Date
Jun 19, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
Other
Keywords
Hate Speech, Religion
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
Case Law
U.S. v. Ganias
Country
United States flagUnited States
Decision Date
Jun 17, 2014
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling
Keywords
Data Protection and Retention, Privacy
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Date added
Feb 5, 2020
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