GDPR compensation claims for Virgin Media victims

Victims of the Virgin Media data leak could be entitled to pursue GDPR compensation claims with our specialist team on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Those affected by this incident could be entitled to receive thousands of pounds in damages as this was a serious breach that has affected hundreds of thousands of victims. It was preventable and we consider that the GDPR has been breached, and this can allow the victims to receive damages.

Here is how we can help you and how you can join our compensation action for justice now.

GDPR compensation claims for the Virgin Media data leak

We are pursuing GDPR compensation claims for a number of victims of the Virgin Media data leak that was revealed earlier this year. We consider that the incident was a clear breach of the GDPR, meaning victims could be entitled to receive compensation because:

• The database of information was left unsecured in error;
• Data was accessible without the consent of the victims;
• The information was left exposed for a significant period of time, between April 2019 and February 2020;
• It was not even Virgin Media that discovered the leak – it was a third-party security researcher that raised the alarm;
• The exposed database was accessed at least once during the data breach period, putting victims at risk of their information being misused.

With 900,000 people affected by the data leak, there is no doubt that this is a significant breach of private information.

What the GDPR can allow you to claim

GDPR compensation claims usually account for two key elements:

• General Damages: for the distress caused by the loss of control of personal information; and
• Special Damages: for losses and expenses, such as losses from money stolen in fraud events, or the expenses associated with needing better security.

Most people will not lose any money or be forced to pay out any expenses. As such, the majority of people will claim for the distress that they suffer from, and this can be serious.

It is not nice to know that your personal and private data has been exposed and could be misused. It is private for a reason, and we have the right to control who knows what about us for good reasons also. When we spoke to the media earlier this year, we put early initial compensation estimations at up to £5,000.00.

What you need to do to get started

We specialise in representing people for GDPR compensation claims, and we have made the process for signing up for a legal case as a victim of the Virgin Media data leak quick and easy.

You can benefit now from our No Win, No Fee representation by completing the claims forms on the main part of our website here.

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