Litigation is a core component of PI's advocacy strategy. PI files cases, pursues regulatory complaints, and intervenes in worthwhile legal challenges around the world in order to defend and enhance our privacy rights and the rule of law. Below you will find links to our current and past legal work.
Legal Action
Featured Legal Case
The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights issued a landmark ruling that the UK’s mass
Current cases
The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights issued a landmark ruling that the UK’s mass interception program, first exposed by whistleblower Snowden in 2013, breached people’s rights to privacy and freedom of expression. This case will have an impact not only in the UK but across Europe
Privacy International led landmark litigation on judicial review principles and their applicability to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal
Exposing and challenging a secret MI5 policy authorising informants to commit crimes in the UK
Challenging the use of surveillance technologies in the context of terrorism-related measures
A landmark case before the European Court of Justice on communications data retention where PI had intervened.
Past Cases
A landmark case before the European Court of Justice on communications data retention where PI had intervened.