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Bank of Ireland to pay €350K over alleged data breach that saw woman stalked by estranged father
Summary
In a High Court decision on 5 March 2025, Bank of Ireland was ordered to pay a €350,000 settlement to a woman and her partner after the bank's data was allegedly released to the woman's estranged father. The father used the confidential transaction data to locate the couple abroad and stalk them, causing psychological trauma. The woman claimed a breach of duty, privacy and confidence, while the bank denied any breach and made no admission of how the data reached the father. The settlement, reached without admission of liability, allocates €275,000 to the woman and €75,000 to her partner. The court also awarded the plaintiffs costs up to 9 October 2023, and noted that cases against the father and his firm could be struck out without costs. The settlement reflects the bank's acknowledgment of falling short of expected standards.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Bank of Ireland to pay €350K over alleged data breach that saw woman stalked by estranged father. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- February 2023 Other
- October 9, 2023 Other
- 2025-03-05 Publication
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- The High Court
- High Court
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