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Trump's Data Protection Case Over "Steele Dossier" Dismissed by UK Court


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A London high court judge has dismissed Donald Trump's lawsuit against Orbis Business Intelligence, the company that compiled the infamous "Steele dossier" containing allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election.

 

Key Points:

  • Claim Dismissed: Judge Steyn ruled that Trump's claim for damages over data protection breaches was filed outside the six-year time limit.
  • No Trial: The court won't examine the dossier's accuracy or inaccuracy, as the case focused solely on legal procedures.
  • Remedies Ineffective: Even if Trump won, deleting the dossier wouldn't be feasible as it's widely available online.
  • Trump May Appeal: Despite the setback, Trump could still appeal the decision.

 

Background:

  • The dossier compiled by Christopher Steele, a former British intelligence officer, alleged Russian attempts to influence the election and contained unverified claims about Trump's personal conduct in Russia.
  • Trump sued Orbis, seeking damages and claiming the dossier violated his data protection rights.
  • He offered to testify in court to disprove the allegations.

 

Court's Reasoning:

  • The judge ruled that Trump should have filed the lawsuit within six years of the alleged data breach, which didn't happen.
  • Even if he won, it wouldn't achieve his goal of removing the dossier online, as it's already widely accessible.

Implications:

  • The dismissal is a setback for Trump and could affect his legal strategy regarding the dossier.
  • However, it doesn't address the truthfulness of the dossier's claims, which remain a topic of debate.

 

02.02.24

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8 hours ago, Social Media said:

However, it doesn't address the truthfulness of the dossier's claims, which remain a topic of debate.

Which is what this is all about.

 

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