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Khadija Ismayilova v. Azerbaijan
The case concerns an alleged smear campaign against Ismayilova, a well-known investigative journalist.
Breyer v. Germany
General data retention obligations interfere with anonymity, which is an integral tool for individuals to protect their rights to privacy and free expression.
Catt v the United Kingdom
In September 2016, Privacy International intervened in the case of Catt v the United Kingdom before the European Court of Human Rights.
Naperville Smart Meter Awareness v. Naperville (US Smart Meters)
Smart meters can generate invasive data on households.
United States v. Levin (and similar cases) (FBI Hacking)
Privacy International highlighted the privacy risks posed by the extraterritorial reach of US warrants authorising hacking operations in a series of amici curiae briefs
Third Direction challenge
Exposing and challenging a secret MI5 policy authorising informants to commit crimes in the UK
R (on the application of Privacy International) v. The Commissioner for HM Revenue & Customs (Gamma FinFisher Exports)
Privacy International submitted a 186-page dossier of evidence against Gamma to HM Revenue and Customs, the body responsible for overseeing the enforcement of export regulations, and called for an investigation.
Privacy International v. United Kingdom (UK 5EY FOIA)
Our case challenging the UK Government's refusal to disclose records on intelligence sharing agreements.
Human Rights Watch and Others v. United Kingdom (UK Mass Surveillance)
Seven applicants complaints testing the scope of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal's prerogative to conduct investigations. Their legal action was a result of PI’s campaign and support