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[Revolut] Sky gets access to 'dodgy box' users after landmark court case - Μinimalist - Mar 28, 2026
Sky gets access to 'dodgy box' users after landmark court case gives them names and bank details
They've got the details of 304 subscribers to dodgy boxes.
A court case in Ireland will result in Sky being provided with the names, addresses and bank details of 304 subscribers to 'dodgy box' services, and some of them will face legal action.
The Irish Independent reports that Sky will receive the list of names from Revolut as part of a court case against a distributor of the services which allow people to stream content outside the confines of the law.
According to them Sky intends 'to take legal actions against the resellers and some of the end users', which means the people who bought the devices and used them to stream content face potential punishment.
While Sky will be getting the details of over 300 people who were using these 'dodgy boxes' to access content without paying, the Irish Independent also reports that the broadcaster told the High Court they wouldn't be rushing to bring cases 'against all 304 subscribers'.
The outlet said they understand Sky's initial approach to the users would be a legal letter with a threat of follow-on action.
https://www.ladbible.com/news/technology/sky-dodgy-box-court-case-access-624329-20260326
RE: [Revolut] Sky gets access to 'dodgy box' users after landmark court case - Null State - Mar 29, 2026
At least they seem like they're going to give users the benefit of the doubt and give them a chance to stop usage. However, I just see this as even more reason to hide your information online, and stop being stupid giving out real details when using dodgy (no pun intended) services. VPN + torrenting is still the way to go.