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Lloyd v Google LLC (CJEU reference context)

[2019] EWCA Civ 1599
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtEngland and Wales Court of Appeal
Year2019
StatusOverruled

Summary

CA held browser-generated information was personal data and loss of control constituted actionable damage under DPA, but this was reversed by the UK Supreme Court.

Key Principle

Court of Appeal held browser-generated information constituted personal data and loss of control was actionable damage (reversed by UKSC)

Area of Law

data-protection

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