High Court, Digital Rights Ireland v Minister for Communications [2010] IEHC 22

Document type
Court Decision
Country
This litigation concerned the validity of the data retention requirements imposed on ISPs and telephony providers. This case led to a decision by the CJEU (Grand Chamber) that the Data Retention Directive (Directive 2006/24/EC) was invalid, Case 293-12, Digital Rights Ireland v Minister for Communications ECLI:EU:C:2014:238.
Country
Year
2010
Topic, claim, or defense
Privacy or Data Protection
Document type
Court Decision
Issuing entity
Appellate Domestic Court
Type of service provider
Internet Access Provider (Including Mobile)
OSP obligation considered
Data Retention or Disclosure
Type of law
Civil
General effect on immunity
Mixed/Neutral/Unclear