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Podchasov v. Russia
In December 2021, PI intervened in a case before the European Court of Human Rights which, among others, deals with a disclosure order that would facilitate “the decoding of communications”.
Nemanja Popovic v Austria
Privacy International intervened in the case of Nemanja Popovic v. Austria in the European Court of Human Rights. Our submission focused on the safeguards that should apply to data sharing, and its use in criminal proceedings, in the context of intelligence and law enforcement sharing.
PI Apple TCN Challenge
Our challenge to both the lawfulness and the secrecy of the legal regime governing Technical Capability Notices following the apparent use of one by the UK Home Office to require Apple to maintain the capability to provide access to all data stored on iCloud.
Khadija Ismayilova v. Azerbaijan
The case concerns an alleged smear campaign against Ismayilova, a well-known investigative journalist.
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.
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