International Media Law Guide

The International Media Law Guide is a snapshot of the rights and remedies available for defamation and infringement of privacy in jurisdictions across the globe, written by experts who practise in the countries featured in the Guide. To contribute on a jurisdiction not yet covered, contact us at [email protected]

The material in these guides is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice.

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International Media Law Guide

Austria

Defamation, Privacy and Data Protection Law in Austria

Contributor(s): Dr. Peter Borbas (Lawyer - Zöchbauer & Partners )

Belgium

Defamation, Privacy and Data Protection Law in Belgium

Contributor(s): Frederic Debusseré (Partner - Timelex)

Cyprus

Defamation, Privacy and Data Protection Law in Cyprus

Contributor(s): George Apostolou (Partner - Harneys) Michael Harakis (Counsel - Harneys) Angelos Lanitis (Associate - Harneys)

Czech Republic

Defamation, Privacy and Data Protection Law in Czech Republic

Contributor(s): Eva Ondřejová (Partner - Ondřejová Law Firm)

England and Wales

Defamation, Privacy and Data Protection Law in England and Wales

Contributor(s): Claire Gill (Partner - Carter-Ruck) Mathilde Groppo (Senior Associate - Carter-Ruck)

France

Defamation, Privacy and Data Protection Law in France

Contributor(s): Vincent Tolédano (Avocat à la Cour)

Germany

Defamation, Privacy and Data Protection Law in Germany

Contributor(s): Dr. Diana Grün (Partner - Prinz Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB) Prof. Dr. Matthias Prinz (Partner - Prinz Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB)

Gibraltar

Defamation, Privacy and Data Protection Law in Gibraltar

Contributor(s): Darren Martinez (Partner - Hassans International Law Firm Limited)

Italy

Defamation, Privacy and Data Protection Law in Italy

Contributor(s): Matteo Mangia (Founder - Studio Legale Avv. Matteo Mangia)

Netherlands

Defamation, Privacy and Data Protection Law in Netherlands

Contributor(s): Remco Klöters (Partner - Van Kaam)

Norway

Defamation, Privacy and Data Protection Law in Norway

Contributor(s): Per Danielsen (Partner - Advokatfirmaet Danielsen & Co. AS)

Poland

Defamation, Privacy and Data Protection Law in Poland

Contributor(s): Sebastian Pabian (Partner - Baker McKenzie) Radoslaw Nozykowski (Counsel - Baker McKenzie)

Portugal

Defamation, Privacy and Data Protection Law in Portugal

Contributor(s): Rogério Alves (Partner - Rogério Alves & Associados)

Republic of Ireland

Defamation, Privacy and Data Protection Law in Republic of Ireland

Contributor(s): Paul Tweed (Partner - Gateley / Tweed)

Russia

Defamation, Privacy and Data Protection Law in Russia

Contributor(s): Maria Ostashenko (Partner - Alrud Law Firm) Ilya Khodakov (Associate - Alrud Law Firm)

Scotland

Defamation, Privacy and Data Protection Law in Scotland

Contributor(s): Campbell Deane (Partner - Bannatyne Kirkwood France & Co)

Spain

Defamation, Privacy and Data Protection Law in Spain

Contributor(s): Carlos Valls Martínez (Socio/Partner - Augusta Abogados) Isabel Freijo Vázquez (Abogada/Lawyer - Augusta Abogados)

Sweden

Defamation, Privacy and Data Protection Law in Sweden

Contributor(s): Ulf Isaksson (Partner - TIME DANOWSKY Advokatbyrå AB)

Switzerland

Defamation, Privacy and Data Protection Law in Switzerland

Contributor(s): Corinne Corminboeuf Harari (Partner - Harari Avocats)

Turkey

Defamation, Privacy and Data Protection Law in Turkey

Contributor(s): Gönenç Gürkaynak (Partner - ELIG Gürkaynak ) Ceren Yıldız (Partner - ELIG Gürkaynak )