Defamation action against Google NZ dismissed on technicality
A medical professional has taken Google to the High Court, seeking a summary judgement in a potentially precedent-setting case over defamatory links.
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UPDATE Sept 12: A defamation action against Google NZ has been dismissed by the High Court.
A psychiatrist wanted the company held accountable as a publisher for including links to defamatory articles about him in its search results. He plans to appeal the decision.
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Chris Keall
Wed, 12 Sep 2012
Wed, 12 Sep 2012
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Defamation action against Google NZ dismissed on technicality
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