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UK court rejects Bahrain immunity claim in spyware case

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UK court rejects Bahrain immunity claim in spyware case

A UK court rejected Bahrain's claim of immunity in a spyware case involving alleged unauthorized access to computers, interception of communications, and surveillance through microphones and cameras. The ruling permits the case to proceed against Bahrain officials accused of the hacking activity.

Why it matters: Organizations and individuals using computers in the UK need to understand that state actors' immunity claims may not shield them from legal accountability; this precedent affects litigation strategy for corporate espionage and surveillance incidents.

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