Virgin Media data leak compensation action

Victims of the Virgin Media data leak can be entitled to bring a claim for compensation with us on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Here, we will briefly outline the basis for the case and how people can claim given that we know a lot of people have been affected by what has happened. The law is on the side of the victims and we are confident that we can succeed with the action that we have launched.

If you are a victim of the incident and you’re ready to bring a claim right now, just head over to the main section of the website here and get started.

Virgin Media data leak was avoidable

One of the most important considerations, when we look to take a new case or action forward, is whether the incident was preventable. If it was preventable, this can mean that the breach has arisen from some form of negligence, which can allow victims to be able to make a claim.

In short, the Virgin Media data leak was preventable. It occurred due to an incorrectly configured database which resulted in the information for 900,000 people being left exposed and accessible. As such, we consider that there is a case of negligence to answer, which means we believe we can establish liability against the company.

Even where the negligence is on the part of an employee, it’s the employer (i.e. Virgin Media) that must meet the claim where we can apply vicarious liability.

Victims have been affected

The next element to consider for the Virgin Media data leak is whether victims have been affected. Since the recent media coverage of our campaign for justice, we’ve taken forward a huge number of new cases, and we’ve asked clients how they feel about the breach.

Different people can be affected in different ways, but we often find in actions of this nature that people aren’t happy at all. They’re often angry that their data has been exposed and may now be in the hands of people who intend to use it for malicious purposes. We know that at least one unknown third-party has accessed the unsecure data, so we know there are risks.

Many people have expressed how worried and concerned they are about the data breach. This is what we can take into account when we value a claim for compensation. The control over their personal information is now gone and this is what people can bring a case for.

The law entitles victims to claim

Importantly, the law can mean that victims of the Virgin Media data leak are entitled to make a claim for compensation. The GDPR can allow victims of an incident to receive damages for the distress caused by the loss of control of their personal information. This is what we’re pursuing as this is what the law can allow victims to claim for.

As we believe that we can succeed with legal cases, we’re representing victims who claim with us on a No Win, No Fee basis. So, what have you got to lose?

We’ve made the process for getting started with your case quickly and easy. All you need to do is go to the main section of the website here and compete the simple forms to get started.

We’re here to help you.

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