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Comment: Future of mass EU data claims could hinge on interpretation of litigation funding rules

By Sam Clark ( December 26, 2023, 09:42 GMT | Comment) -- The liability of Big Tech and data companies in the face of a new EU mass claims regime may hinge on the extent to which litigation funders — on whom claimants depend — will be allowed to profit from their involvement in cases. A court in the Netherlands, which is leading the way in class action-style claims in the EU, will rule on the issue tomorrow in a case against TikTok. New EU-wide legislation on collective redress also sets out rules for litigation funders.From the latest dance craze to daredevil stunts, TikTok is the place to spot trends before they go mainstream. This time, however, it’s found itself at the forefront of a new movement it would probably prefer not to be involved in....

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