Australian court grants man right to sue Google for defamation over image search results (Trkulja v Google)

Table of contents

• What is the background of this case?
• What legal issues were discussed, and what did the court decide?
• What do you think is likely to be the fall out or future implications of this decision? Could it clarify defamation laws? What should businesses expect and prepare for in light of this ruling?
• Are there any other important cases that relate to this? How does this case compare to the UK’s position?

Article summary

Information law analysis: Charlotte Smith, solicitor at Sharpe Pritchard, discusses the recent case where a claimant won the right to sue Google under the Australian law of defamation.