Sky Gains Power to Fight Piracy, Users Face Heavy Penalties

0:00It's March 27th. Welcome to Europe News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with the story. An Irish High Court ruling this week lets Sky access personal details of hundreds of dodgy box users through Revolut accounts. The TV giant is ramping up its fight against piracy from these illegal streaming devices. Dodgy Box popularity has exploded lately. A recent survey estimates around 400,000 of them in Ireland alone, letting folks watch premium channels without paying. These hit hard under the copyright act of 2000. Users could face fines up to 127,000 euros or even 5 years behind bars. Sky's move signals tougher enforcement ahead. Officials note illegal streaming laws are clear, but widespread use shows many are still taking the risk. With details now in Sky's hands, expect more actions against Pirates soon, pushing legal options to the forefront.