Category: About the Data Breach
Compensation when information is shared without consent
Victims could be eligible to claim data breach compensation when information is shared without consent, and this can include the Virgin Media data leak.
In the Virgin Media data breach, some 900,000 people – mainly customers – had their personal details exposed. A marketing database had been left unsecured and was accessible online for a period of 10 months between April 2019 and February 2020. The exposed information was discovered by a third-party security researcher, and it was confirmed that at least one unknown third-party had also accessed the data during the breach period.
We are representing thousands of victims claiming compensation in the Virgin Media data breach group action. If you have yet to join the case, you can do so here now.
Claim data leak distress compensation – Virgin Media leak
You could be eligible to claim data leak distress compensation if you are one of the 900,000 people affected by the Virgin Media data breach that was revealed in 2020.
As long as you have received notification that you have been affected by the data leak, we should be able to represent you for a case on a No Win, No Fee basis. All you need to do is complete the forms here now and you can get started with your claim right away.
Data breach group action cases – Virgin Media leak
Your Lawyers specialise in data breach group action cases, and one of the major ones that we are leading a fight for justice for is for victims of the Virgin Media data leak.
If you have been affected by the Virgin Media data leak, we may be able to represent you for a legal case on a No Win, No Fee basis. You can start your claim here now.
First GDPR fine – data breaches and financial penalties
The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) was introduced in the UK in 2018 as a means of updating existing data protection law. This important piece of legislation means that all organisations and individuals that store and process the personal data of others are obliged to comply with designated principles. Where they fail to do so, they could be found responsible for a data protection breach. In such cases, a data controller can face its first GDPR fine.
The ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) is responsible for the enforcement of data protection law in the UK and has the power to impose financial penalties on companies that have failed to keep personal information secure. This power has been used in a number of high-profile data breach cases in the past few years, in which some data controllers have faced GDPR fines in the millions of pounds mark.
Alongside action by regulators, we believe it is important that victims are fairly compensated for the data breaches that they have been involved in. Those affected by the Virgin Media data breach, which involved the exposure of around 900,000 people’s personal information, can be eligible to join our group action against the company to fight for the compensation we say that they deserve.
Fraud from data breaches – the real threat
As with many data leaks and incidents, fraud from data breaches is a real risk that could affect the victims. This could be the same for victims affected by the Virgin Media data leak.
Even a little information can go a long way, and criminals are becoming increasingly clever when it comes to the tactics that they use to try to steal and exploit personal information. Take it from a leading firm of consumer action and data breach lawyers – if your personal information is ever exposed, you need to be vigilant.
The risks are very real!
Data falling into the hands of criminals
When a data breach occurs, the impact can often be data exposure, with the information being made vulnerable to access, and potentially to misuse, by unauthorised third parties. In some of the worst cases, the information exposure can cause victims’ personal data to fall into the hands of criminals, which is a major cause for concern.
Personal information can be highly valuable to cybercriminals. In fact, there is a whole facet of cybercrime dedicated to the theft, circulation and misuse of personal data. This data can be the key to a wealth of financial gain for cybercriminals.
While cybercriminals and fraudsters are often untraceable, and so they cannot be easily held accountable, you could achieve justice for a data breach you have been affected by if a third-party company was responsible. If the errors of a data controller led to your information finding its way into the hands of criminals, this could constitute a breach of data protection law. We believe that Virgin Media is to blame for exposing the data of 900,000 customers, so if you were affected, you could be eligible to recover thousands of pounds in our group action.
Data protection laws breached in the Virgin Media case
The Virgin Media data leak that was revealed in early 2020 stemmed from what we consider to be clear breaches of important data protection laws, and justice must be achieved.
This is why we are able to represent victims of the data breach for a compensation claim on a No Win, No Fee basis. Because we are confident that we can succeed with the legal action that we have launched, we are able to work for our clients on the basis that we can waive our legal fees if the claim doesn’t succeed, subject to the terms and conditions in place (which we have to point out!)
Getting started is easy. All you need to do is start your claim for compensation here now if you have been affected, and you can join our group action without delay.
Data breach claims solicitors for the Virgin Media leak
At Your Lawyers, we have developed a strong reputation as specialist data breach claims solicitors, having represented clients for privacy matters since 2014. Our experience ranges across a variety of different cases, from employees negligently disclosing information to companies being hit by huge leaks, and this has provided us with extensive experience across this area of law.
However, as data breach claims grow in number, and as more and more firms decide to branch out into this area of law, there is a risk that data breach victims are not receiving the expert advice and representation that they deserve. Law firms should not just be representing you as a way of capitalising on a trend, but because they strongly believe in the importance of upholding data protection law and recovering the compensation you deserve. At Your Lawyers, we make this promise to each and every one of our clients.
As specialists in data breach claims and in group actions, where we fight for the rights of thousands of data breach victims in one collective claim, we are helping victims of the Virgin Media data breach. If you were affected by the incident, you could be eligible to recover compensation in our group action, and you can sign up online today to start your case.
Claim for an accidental data leak
Though many data breaches arise from hacks and information theft by cybercriminals, some are caused by the errors of the organisations and individuals that hold the data. With so many businesses holding huge volumes of personal details relating to their customers and employees, it is vital that they minimise the risk of exposure. However, there can be cracks in their systems, and where this causes an unintentional exposure of private data, those affected could be eligible to claim for an accidental data leak.
In the Virgin Media data breach, the internal mistakes were the triggers for a leak of personal data belonging to as many as 900,000 people, most of whom were customers of Virgin Media. It does not matter how unintentional these errors were – the result could still constitute a significant breach of data protection law.
In our group action, all those who were told of their involvement in the Virgin Media data breach could be eligible to claim compensation. You can use our online form to check your eligibility and sign up to claim today – No Win, No Fee.
Cyber leak compensation claims
There can be a tendency for businesses and the media to present malicious hackers as the primary threat to data security. It is true that cybercriminals have been growing in strength, with many trying to seize the opportunities presented by the global crisis of the coronavirus pandemic. However, in data breaches, it is the failed cybersecurity of legitimate businesses and organisations that can cause private information to be leaked. As a result, those affected could be eligible to make cyber leak compensation claims to recover damages for any harm caused.
As specialists in data breach claims, we have seen how companies can underestimate the importance of cybersecurity measures. When this occurs, the consequences often fall heavily on the customers or employees of these companies, whose data may become exposed to misuse.
In the Virgin Media data breach, approximately 900,000 people had their data made vulnerable to unauthorised access due to what we believe to be Virgin Media’s negligence. All those affected by the incident may be eligible to make a compensation claim, so if you were notified of your involvement in the data breach, you can register for a claim today via our online form.
