16 July 2014

Breaking news – Ireland grants first Protective Costs Order

In breaking news, it was reported in the Irish Independent today that privacy campaigner Max Schrems will have to pay no more than €10,000 in legal costs if he loses his complaint about the mass transfer of data by Facebook Ireland to US intelligence services.  The order was granted by Judge Gerard Hogan. Further analysis of the order will follow, however in the meantime click here to read an Irish Independent article about the case.

Click here to read a PILA FAQ on Protective Costs Orders.