12 Nov 2025
Click below to find out more about Damages in data Protection Claims post-Dillon that took place on the 12th of November 2025.
Damages in Data Protection Claims post-Dillon
Following the recent Supreme Court decision in Dillon v Irish Life Assurance, a panel of data protection law experts discussed the repercussions of this hugely-significant judgment, including:
- what is a "personal injuries" claim;
- how to frame your pleadings in a case alleging little more than distress and anxiety;
- the likely quantum of damages that may be recoverable in such claims.
GDPR damages and "personal injuries" ⚖️
On the 21st of November, the The Media, Internet and Data Protection Bar Association (MIDBA) hosted a deep dive into the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Dillon v Irish Life Assurance - a hugely significant judgment that in data protection law in Ireland.
Moderated by Claire Hogan BL, the expert panel featured contributions from Mark Finan BL, Shauna Keniry BL, and Connor Cassidy (Matheson LLP).
The session provided invaluable perspectives on what is an ever-evolving area of the law.