How big is the Virgin Media data breach of 2020?

The Virgin Media data breach may well be the biggest we will see in 2020, and it could be one of the biggest in terms of compensation actions in the UK.

This breach has definitely seen a huge share of media coverage, much of which we have been at the centre of. As a leading firm of consumer action and data breach compensation experts, initiating the legal action that we have was inevitable. With over 50 separate actions so far, most of which are data breach actions, this is what we specialise in.

Here’s how this breach is shaping up in terms of its size the compensation action that we have launched.

The biggest of 2020?

The Virgin Media data breach may be one of the biggest we will see in the UK in 2020. In fact, it may be one of the biggest the UK ever sees.

It doesn’t necessarily come down to the volume of people affected. There were 900,000 people whose information has been compromised in this one, which is significant. However, it can also come down to the severity of the impact and the size of the legal case too.

Since we launched our compensation action and have been speaking to the media about people’s rights, a huge number of victims have completed enquiry forms with us. Most are now a part of our growing action for justice, and this may end up being one of the biggest data actions the UK may ever see; or may see for a long time. In terms of breaches in 2020, it may lead the way in terms of actions at the moment.

How does it compare to others?

In terms of 2020 data breaches, the Virgin Media one appears to be one of the most publicised (if not the most) so far. It’ huge news, and we have featured in national and local media talking about the rights of victims to claim.

In terms of comparisons, the easiest one is the British Airways data breach compensation action. A Group Litigation Order (GLO) for the BA case was given the go ahead in October 2019, making it the first GDPR GLO in England and Wales. We’re at the heart of that one too as we have been appointed with a seat on the Steering Committee that’s responsible for the overall conduct of the action.

If a GLO is established for the Virgin Media case, it may be the second one so far. However, it could be far bigger given there are around twice as many people affected. In addition, we have spoken to the media about potential estimated compensation amounts for both actions. The BA case could potentially lead to a £3bn compensation pay-out in total, and the Virgin one could potentially lead to an estimated £4.5bn pot.

Start your Virgin Media data breach claim

If you have yet to start your Virgin Media data breach claim, you can do so quickly and easily today using this site.

Just head over to the main section of the website here and complete the forms to get started today.

It’s quick, easy, and we’re working for people on a No Win, No Fee basis. So, what have you got to lose?

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