A Hong Kong-based businessman who is seeking an injunction against Google has been given leave to serve proceedings on the California-based internet search giant out of the jurisdiction.

Mr Justice Bean also said the dispute between banker Daniel Hegglin and Google should also be dealt with at a full trial.

Hegglin is taking action against Google under sections 10 and 14 of the Data Protection Act 1998, covering the right to prevent data processing likely to cause damage and distress, and rectification, blocking, erasure and destruction.