Cases

Campbell v MGN Ltd (HL)

Facts

Naomi Campbell was photographed coming out of a Narcotics Anonymous ("NA") meeting on the King's Road. The "Mirror" published these photographs with the faces of other attendees of the meeting pixelated to protect their identities. The headline alongside the photograph read "Naomi: I'm a drug addict" and the article contained in very general terms information relating to Ms Campbell's treatment for drug addiction, including the number of NA meetings she had attended. The Claimant admitted that there was a public interest justifying publication of the fact that she was a drug addict and was having therapy, but claimed damages for breach of confidentiality and compensation under s.13 Data Protection Act 1998 for the publication of further details. At the trial, Morland J upheld both claims. The Court of Appeal reversed this decision. Ms Campbell appealed.

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