Man settles data breach claim after address given to private detective acting on behalf of bank

A High Court damages claim by a man whose address was given to a private detective hired by solicitors acting for AIB bank by an official at the Department of Social Protection has been resolved.

49-year-old Daniel Lannon had sought damages and aggravated damages against the Minister for Social Protection for what he claims was a breach of his privacy and his data protection rights in 2014.