Data Protection HSE not obligated to repay Bitcoin lost in cyberattack, says Irish court Ruling clarifies an employer’s liability for personal data stored on company devices iStock.com/Allexxandar Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Wednesday 16 April 2025 A worker who lost €1,400 (£1,200) in Bitcoin after a company data breach is not entitled to compensation from his boss, Ireland’s High Court has ruled. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Data Protection Irish workers feel under attack during data breach probes Data Protection Brussels Labour Court sets high bar for ousting DPOs Artificial Intelligence Hong Kong stresses data security in new AI guidelines Data Protection Key takeaways from German court’s union email access ruling