Data Protection Litigation in the UK

Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-1-5265-3735-5
Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Buch, Englisch, 240 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 248 mm, Gewicht: 454 g

Data Protection Litigation in the UK: An Introduction is a practical guide to the fast-evolving field of data protection litigation. With the rise of data breaches, misuse of personal information, and complex regulatory frameworks, UK courts are increasingly handling high-stakes data cases. This book provides a clear and structured overview of the main types of litigation arising under UK data protection law.

It covers five key areas:

· A refresher on the UK Data Protection Framework

· Examination of the different types of data protection litigation

· Quantum and costs in data claims
· Related causes of action including Misuse of Private Information
· Group claims

Each chapter examines landmark cases, identifies key legal issues, and offers practical tips for litigators, in-house counsel, and compliance professionals.

The book is designed to help readers understand not just the law, but how it is applied in practice-what arguments succeed, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to prepare for litigation.

Whether you're advising clients, managing risk, or responding to claims, this book is useful.

This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Intellectual Property and IT online service.

Autoren/Hrsg.

O’Kane, Patrick

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Technische Informatik Computersicherheit Datensicherheit, Datenschutz
• Rechtswissenschaften Ausländisches Recht Common Law (UK, USA, Australien u.a.)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction

2. Overview of the UK Data Protection Regime
3. Quantum

4. Costs

5. Group Claims
6. Suing for breach of the GDPR principles

7. Breach of data security claims
8. Data rights litigation

9. Misuse of Private information and Breach of Confidence

10. Criminal Cases
11. Commercial Litigation

12. Vicarious Liability

13. Cookies and litigation

14. Claims relating to data processing in AI

Über Autor(innen)

O’Kane, Patrick
Patrick O'Kane is Director and Associate General Counsel (Privacy and Data Protection) at a major multinational organisation. He is a Barrister and holds multiple privacy certifications including AIGP, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, and CIPT. Patrick is a legal expert with deep experience in UK and international privacy law, and a proven track record of making complex legal topics accessible and actionable. He is also the author of the successful GDPR guide Fix it Fast, as well as A Practical Guide to Managing GDPR Data Subject Access Requests and A Practical Guide to GDPR in Financial Services.