XXX v Persons Unknown [2022] EWHC 1578 (QB) (12 April 2022)

XXX v Persons Unknown [2022] EWHC 1578 (QB) (12 April 2022)

The continuation of the interim injunction is justified because there is an overwhelming case for relief, the defendants have been given notice and declined to participate, and the modifications to the model order are necessary to protect the claimant's confidentiality and prevent furtherance of the cyberattack and blackmail.

Citation
[2022] EWHC 1578
Parties
Claimant: XXX; Defendants: Persons Unknown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 April 2022
Procedural Posture
Interim Injunction Application (civil) / Return Date Hearing for Continuation of Interim Injunction
Outcome
Interim injunction continued with modifications; costs reserved.
Legal Topics
Interim Non Disclosure Orders, Ransomware, Cybercrime, Anonymity Orders, Confidentiality, Service by Alternative Means
Civil Procedure Injunctions Privacy Law Interim Non Disclosure Orders Ransomware Cybercrime Anonymity Orders Confidentiality +1 more

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Parties

XXX

Claimant

Persons Unknown

Defendants

Procedural Posture

Interim Injunction Application (civil) / Return Date Hearing for Continuation of Interim Injunction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to continue an interim injunction restraining use or disclosure of data obtained via ransomware attack
  2. 2 Whether hearing should be held in private and claimant anonymized
  3. 3 Whether modifications to model interim non-disclosure order are justified

Ratio Decidendi

The continuation of the interim injunction is justified because there is an overwhelming case for relief, the defendants have been given notice and declined to participate, and the modifications to the model order are necessary to protect the claimant's confidentiality and prevent furtherance of the cyberattack and blackmail.

Court Disposition

Interim injunction continued with modifications; costs reserved.

Orders

  • Continuation of interim injunction restraining use or disclosure of stolen data
  • Claimant to remain anonymized