Ireland’s High Court has granted Sky a court order forcing Revolut Bank to hand over personal details of 304 pirate IPTV subscribers and 10 resellers. This marks the first time Irish IPTV end users have been directly targeted by rightsholders.
The order stems from the case of David Dunbar, a Wexford man behind the now-defunct “IPTV is Easy” service.
We previously covered how Dunbar was fined €30,000 for contempt of court after refusing to comply with investigators. He later consented to a €480,000 damages judgment when Sky exposed the full scope of his operation.
How Sky Plans to Use the IPTV Subscriber Data
Sky’s barrister told the court that the broadcaster plans to take legal action against the resellers and some end users. The company acknowledged it can’t pursue all 304 subscribers but wants to make examples out of select cases.
Revolut will provide names, addresses, and banking details in the coming days. Sky investigators also noted that at least five of Dunbar’s former resellers are still actively selling IPTV subscriptions.
The timing is intentional. With the Premier League season winding down and major golf and Formula 1 events approaching, Sky wants to act while demand for pirate streams is highest.
A Growing European Trend – Coming After IPTV Subscribers
Ireland isn’t alone in going after IPTV subscribers. We’ve seen this pattern spreading across Europe in recent months.
In France, 19 IPTV subscribers were fined between €300 and €400 after a reseller bust exposed their identities.
Hide Your Digital Fingerprint
Italy identified thousands of subscribers and hit them with civil damages demands on top of criminal fines. Greece introduced fines starting at €750 and reaching up to €5,000 for unauthorized IPTV use.
Ireland’s Copyright and Related Rights Act allows fines up to €127,000 and five years imprisonment for using illegal streaming services. No subscriber has faced those penalties yet, but that legal door is now open.
Final Thoughts
This story is a reminder that pirate IPTV services come with real risks. Every payment you make, every account you create, and every transaction you process leaves a digital trail.
In this case, bank records were all Sky needed to trace 304 subscribers by name and address. If you’re using these services, your financial footprint alone can expose you to fines, lawsuits, or criminal charges.
For more details on this story, refer to the official legal judgments and the reports from TorrentFreak and The Irish Times.
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