University and College Union v Person(s) Unknown [2024] EWHC 2998 (KB) (22 November 2024)

University and College Union v Person(s) Unknown [2024] EWHC 2998 (KB) (22 November 2024)

Given the Defendant's ongoing possession of confidential information, non-compliance with prior orders, and lack of engagement, it is necessary, just, and convenient to extend the interim injunction and related orders to protect the Claimant's rights and bring the claim to a conclusion.

Citation
[2024] EWHC 2998 (KB)
Parties
Claimant: University and College Union; Defendant: Person(s) Unknown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Interim Injunction Application (pre Action) / Extension of Interim Injunction to Trial or Further Order
Outcome
Interim injunction and related orders extended to trial or further order.
Legal Topics
Interim Injunctions, Alternative Service, Confidential Information, Cyber Attack, Persons Unknown, Open Justice
Civil Procedure Media Law Data Protection Interim Injunctions Alternative Service Confidential Information Cyber Attack Persons Unknown +1 more

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Parties

University and College Union

Claimant

Person(s) Unknown

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Interim Injunction Application (pre Action) / Extension of Interim Injunction to Trial or Further Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to extend an interim injunction restraining publication and requiring delivery up/deletion of confidential information obtained via cyber-attack
  2. 2 Whether to continue derogations from open justice and alternative service provisions

Ratio Decidendi

Given the Defendant's ongoing possession of confidential information, non-compliance with prior orders, and lack of engagement, it is necessary, just, and convenient to extend the interim injunction and related orders to protect the Claimant's rights and bring the claim to a conclusion.

Court Disposition

Interim injunction and related orders extended to trial or further order.

Orders

  • Extension of interim injunction restraining publication and requiring delivery up/deletion of confidential information
  • Continuation of derogations from open justice