Defamation and privacy litigation

Managing defamation and misuse of private information claims has never been more important for organisations. A claim for defamation or misuse of private information can have a substantial impact on an organisation's reputation. Understanding the key legal risks can help prepare your organisation for how to respond if a breach occurs.

The session delivered by Christine O'Neill KC and Niall McLean covered:

• Types of claim
• Recent developments in the law – including those introduced by the Defamation and Malicious Publication (Scotland) Bill
• Key trends and the rise of class actions following data breaches