Sky Wins Irish Court Order to Unmask 300+ Pirate IPTV Users via Revolut Bank
The article reports that Sky has won a landmark court order in Ireland forcing Revolut to reveal the identities of more than 300 users of illegal IPTV services.
Ireland’s High Court granted a “Norwich Pharmacal” order, requiring Revolut Bank to hand over the names, addresses, and banking details of 304 subscribers and 10 resellers linked to a pirate streaming service called “IPTV is Easy.”
The case stems from an earlier investigation into the service’s operator, who had already faced heavy penalties for copyright infringement. Even though much of the customer data had been deleted, payment records through Revolut allowed authorities to identify users and resellers.
Sky plans to use the disclosed data to take legal action against resellers and potentially some end users, although it is unlikely to pursue all 300+ individuals.
This ruling is significant because it marks one of the first times in Ireland that end users, not just providers, are being directly targeted in anti piracy enforcement.
The case also reflects a broader trend across Europe, where authorities and rights holders are increasingly pursuing not only piracy operators but also customers, aiming to create a stronger deterrent.
Overall, the decision signals a shift in enforcement strategy, showing that payment data can be used to identify users and that participating in illegal streaming may carry real legal risks.
