European Court of Justice
Austrian Supreme Court Rules: Facebook Must Face Privacy Lawsuit
Facebook tried to block the lawsuit.
Irish Supreme Court Rules Facebook Has to Face Data Protection Case
The judges ruled that Facebook would have to face and answer to accusations.
European Court Rules: Airbnb Should Be Considered an “Information Society Service” (Not a Real Estate Service)
The Advocate General of the European Court of Justice said that Airbnb Ireland should not be restricted by French law for providing accommodation services. As it involves the use of the internet to connect potential guests with hosts, it must be considered an “information society service” accor
Austria Is Determined to Not Let People Use the Internet Anonymously
If you leave a comment online, the government want to know who you are.
European Council Passes Articles 11 and 13 of the EU Copyright Directive in Final Vote
19 countries backed the Directive, six voted against it, and three abstained. All EU member states will now be required to write the Directive into their national law by 2021.
Article 13 Has Been Approved by the European Parliament
The EU Copyright Directive, which includes Articles 11 and 13, was approved by 348 votes to 274 and the final text will now be sent to the EU Council for approval.