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Louis Vuitton Korea Confirms Customer Data Leak Following Systems Breach

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Louis Vuitton Korea, a unit of the luxury conglomerate LVMH (LVMH.PA), announced on Friday that a systems breach in June led to the unauthorized leak of some customer data, including contact details. The company confirmed that financial information was not compromised.

Incident Details

  • The breach involved unauthorized third-party access to Louis Vuitton Korea’s system.

  • The company became aware of the incident on Wednesday and has since notified government authorities.

  • Immediate steps were taken to contain the breach and enhance system security.

Broader Context

  • The South Korean units of other LVMH brands, Christian Dior Couture and Tiffany, are also under investigation by South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission for earlier reported customer data leaks.

  • These incidents have heightened scrutiny on data security practices within luxury brands operating in South Korea.

LVMH Media Unit Drops Lawsuit Against Musk-Owned X

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LVMH-owned newspaper group Les Echos-Le Parisien has opted not to proceed with a lawsuit against Elon Musk’s platform X, sources revealed on Tuesday. Initially, the group had joined French media in a legal effort to secure compensation for content that was used on the platform without payment. However, according to court officials and four media industry sources, Les Echos-Le Parisien will no longer participate in the case.

The lawsuit, originally announced in November, aimed to pressure X to pay for content from French publications displayed on the platform. Under EU copyright rules, digital platforms are required to compensate news publishers for using their content to generate traffic and revenue. The move had set the stage for a legal battle between LVMH, its CEO Bernard Arnault, and Musk, the world’s richest man.

In recent developments, sources confirmed that Les Echos-Le Parisien informed other media groups that it would not pursue the lawsuit, although no official reason for the change in decision has been provided. A spokesperson for Les Echos-Le Parisien confirmed that previous discussions had taken place, but declined to offer further details.

The French media groups involved, including Le Monde and Le Figaro, proceeded with their legal actions against X. These groups had secured a fast-track court order in May 2024, compelling X to release traffic data and advertising revenue figures to help determine fair compensation for their content. However, Les Echos-Le Parisien was not part of this court filing.

Les Echos is recognized as France’s leading business newspaper, while Le Parisien is a popular general news outlet. In November, CEO Pierre Louette emphasized that X, like any platform benefiting from their content, must adhere to EU copyright laws, stating it was crucial to protect quality information, which is fundamental to democracy.

While Les Echos-Le Parisien has withdrawn from the X lawsuit, it continues to pursue similar actions. Last month, the group joined other newspapers in filing a lawsuit against LinkedIn, Microsoft’s professional networking platform, with no court date yet set.

Tech Billionaires, CEOs, and Foreign Diplomats Attend Trump’s Inauguration

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Several high-profile tech billionaires, CEOs, and international figures attended U.S. President Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony on Monday. The event saw prominent figures like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Mukesh Ambani, among others, marking a key moment for the world’s wealthiest and most influential individuals.

Notable Inauguration Day Attendees

  • Elon Musk (Tesla, SpaceX, X): The world’s richest man, Musk, played a significant role in supporting Trump’s election campaign and is now expected to lead initiatives aimed at improving U.S. government efficiency.
  • Shou Zi Chew (TikTok): TikTok’s CEO attended after Trump helped restore the app’s U.S. service, following concerns about its Chinese ownership.
  • Mark Zuckerberg (Meta Platforms): Zuckerberg has worked to mend relations with the Trump administration, especially after scaling back certain content moderation policies that were criticized by conservative supporters.
  • Miriam Adelson: The casino magnate and major Trump supporter helped fund Trump’s super PAC, which supported his first presidential campaign.
  • Mukesh Ambani (Reliance Industries): The Indian billionaire and head of the conglomerate Reliance Industries also attended, strengthening ties with the U.S. business and political scene.
  • Bernard Arnault and the Arnault Family (LVMH): LVMH’s CEO and his family, known as France’s wealthiest, attended, underscoring their global influence in the luxury goods sector.
  • Jeff Bezos (Amazon): Amazon’s founder and chair, along with his fiancée Lauren Sanchez, arrived at the ceremony, with Bezos continuing to play a significant role in media and tech.
  • Sundar Pichai (Google): Pichai represented Alphabet (Google), a company that had also contributed $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund.
  • Boris Johnson (Former UK Prime Minister): The former British Prime Minister, dubbed “Britain Trump” by Trump himself, attended the ceremony and continued his strong stance on Ukrainian support.