Bord Gáis Energy can confirm that a burglary took place on Friday, 5th June in one of its Dublin offices. During this incident four laptops were stolen, one of which contained customer information and bank details for 75,000 Bord Gáis Energy electricity customers. A number of adjacent offices were also burgled at the same time. The Gardaí and the Data Protection Commissioner were immediately informed and a full investigation is continuing.
As the Gardaí pursued enquiries, Bord Gáis Energy, on the basis of a risk assessment, did not publicise the incident as it may have hampered the investigation. Since the burglary Bord Gáis has worked closely with the Gardaí, the Data Protection Commissioner and the Irish Banking Federation.
Over the coming days, Bord Gáis Energy will be in direct contact with all affected customers.
