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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23745Data protection (data breach) · Co. Dublin

Brendan O'Connor files High Court action against Mediahuis over 2014 data breach

Journalist Brendan O'Connor filed a High Court action against Mediahuis Ireland Group and former chair Leslie Buckley over a 2014 data breach in which his emails were allegedly illegally accessed by third parties.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court3 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • courtThe proceedings were filed by solicitor Simon McAleese on Friday. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe action is against Mediahuis Ireland, formerly known as Independent News & Media, and former chair Leslie Buckley. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherO'Connor's emails were allegedly illegally accessed in a 2014 data breach. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherSeveral high-profile names among the INM 19 are understood to have settled in recent weeks. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMediahuis is understood to have set aside about €10 million to settle the data cases. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe breach was found to be illegal by the Data Protection Commission. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Dec2022
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Brendan O’Connor files High Court action against Mediahuis over 2014 data breach

    Reports the filing of a High Court action by journalist Brendan O'Connor against Mediahuis Ireland Group and former chair Leslie Buckley, and notes that several other INM 19 members have settled, with Mediahuis reportedly setting aside about €10 million for the data cases.

    victim, Brendan O'Connor, male, irish (judged from name)Brendan O'Connoraccused, Leslie Buckley, named, irish (judged from name)Leslie Buckley