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Griffin Property Finance II – Court Ruling (Cyprus, 2020)
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A court in Cyprus allowed the disclosure of certain court orders that included personal data. This decision is important because it shows that personal data can be shared when it serves the public interest, like ensuring justice is done.
What happened
The District Court of Nicosia approved the disclosure of specific court orders despite objections about personal data.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was included in the court orders being disclosed.
What the authority found
The court ruled that there is a public interest in disclosing personal data when necessary for justice, overriding confidentiality concerns.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights that courts may prioritize public interest over data protection in certain cases. Companies should be aware that legal proceedings can require sharing personal data.
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The claimants requested the disclosure of specific "Norwich Pharmacal" Court Orders as foreseen in the civil procedure law, the court law and other national provisions. The defendant raised an objection based on the Data Protection Act 125(I)/2018 and other national provisions, claiming that the requested disclosure would include personal data and that the claimant didn't prove any public interest which would override the bank confidentiality binding the defendant. As to what is relevant from a data protection point of view, the District Court of Nicosia found that there is public interest in the disclosure of personal data when this is needed for justice to be dispensed by the courts. Therefore, the Court approved the request for disclosure.
Outcome
Court Ruling
A ruling by a national court on a data-protection matter.
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Griffin Property Finance II - Cyprus (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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