European court upholds right to sue Internet publishers in each country

Internet publishers may face a deluge of lawsuits in Europe after the European Court of Justice ruled that individuals can sue for invasion of privacy in each country where the offensive information can be accessed.

“Publishers, though, should not be subject to stricter laws than would apply if the court action was taking place in the country in which they are based,” reports Out-Law.com.

From Out-Law.com, October 26, 2011.

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