Actress Liz Hurley alleges Daily Mail secretly spied on her from 2002 to 2011, claiming it violated her privacy.

On January 22, 2026, actress Liz Hurley testified in London's High Court, alleging that Associated Newspapers Ltd., the publisher of the Daily Mail, illegally tapped her landline, installed hidden microphones in her home, and accessed her medical records between 2002 and 2011. She described the alleged surveillance as deeply traumatic and a serious violation of privacy, claiming it was more intrusive than previous media scandals. Hurley, one of seven high-profile plaintiffs, including Prince Harry, stated that she did not report the incidents at the time because she believed they were libel cases. The company denies all allegations, claiming they are baseless and time-barred. The trial, which is expected to last nine weeks, continues with testimony from several celebrities.