Cross-border Qualified Entities

List of qualified entities designated to bring ‘cross-border representative actions’

The authorities of the EU Member States concerned have designated the entities listed below as being qualified to bring cross-border representative actions under Article 4 paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 7 of Directive (EU) 2020/1828. __

As defined by Article 3 paragraph 7 of the Directive ‘cross-border representative action’ means a representative action brought by a qualified entity in a Member State other than that in which the qualified entity was designated.

The present list is created, constantly updated, and made public by the European Commission services based on notifications made by the EU Member States as foreseen by Article 5 paragraphs 1 and 2 of the Directive.

As provided by Article 6 paragraph 3 of the Directive, courts and administrative authorities shall accept the present list as proof of the legal standing of the qualified entity to bring a cross-border representative action, without prejudice to the right of the court or administrative authority seised to examine whether the statutory purpose of the qualified entity justifies its taking action in a specific case.

Total number of Cross-border Qualified Entities: 3

Ireland
Number of qualified entities: 3
Name of the entity	Contact details	Statutory purpose
Digital Rights Ireland Digital Rights Ireland	St Jude's, Archer's Ave. R95VP0K Kilkenny Email: groupactions@digitalrights.ie Web: https://www.digitalrights.ie/	The promotion and protection of digital rights in Ireland, including but not limited to a. The minimisation of state interference in citizens' activities relating to computers and all other devices which process information and/or facilitate communication by processing information digitally, whether used singly or as part of a network: b. The advancement of citizens' rights, including rights to privacy including rights recognised by Irish, European and public or private International law. c. The promotion of sound electronic and digital systems to promote the strengthening of democracy in Ireland. As a corollary of this, the Company will critically resist unsound electronic or digital systems that would undermine or weaken democracy in Ireland d. The assertion of citizens' rights to improve, examine and/ or discuss any electronic and/or telematic and/ or digital product they have legitimately purchased. e. The assertion of citizens' rights to fair use of their media, howsoever received or stored.
noyb – European Center for Digital Rights noyb – European Center for Digital Rights	Goldschlagstr. 172/4/3/2 1140 Vienna AUSTRIA Email: office@noyb.eu Web: www.noyb.eu	The Association has a non-profit aim and promotes public awareness in the areas of freedom, democracy and consumer protection in the digital sphere with a focus on consumer rights, the fundamental rights to privacy and self-determination, data protection, freedom of expression, freedom of information, human rights and the fundamental right to an effective remedy. The Association also aims to promote relevant adult education (popular education), research and science.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Irish Council for Civil Liberties	First Floor, Castleriver House, 14/15 Parliament Street D02 FW60 Dublin Tel : +353-1-9121640 Email: info@iccl.ie Web: https://www.iccl.ie/	The aims of the ICCL are to: defend and promote civil liberties and human rights of both individuals and groups; defend and promote women's rights as human rights; defend and promote international standards for human rights and civil liberties in Ireland; inform public opinion on matters impacting on civil liberties and human rights; monitor the situation of human rights and civil liberties in Ireland; carry out research on issues impacting on human rights and civil liberties; influence decision-making in areas relating to civil liberties and human rights; develop links with other national and international organisations working in the sphere of human rights and civil liberties; take any steps incidental to the achievement of these aims.