Category: About the Data Breach
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.
Online fraud compensation claims
As cybercriminals continue to enhance their methods and develop their tools, it is becoming harder for consumers to avoid online fraud. However, consumers can be put at even greater risk when a company to whom they have disclosed their personal data fails to keep it private, as data exposure can provide fraudsters with a clear route to attacking their victims. If you have been affected by a data breach that allowed cybercriminals to steal from you, you could recover online fraud compensation as part of a claim.
In March last year, it was revealed that the personal information of 900,000 people, mainly consumers, had been exposed due to the failure to secure a Virgin Media database. In response, we began taking on claims for those affected, and we are now bringing a group action against Virgin Media for the data breach.
As a result of the exposure of their personal information, the victims of the Virgin Media data breach may have become vulnerable to online fraud. This factor can be taken into account in claims against the company. If you think you may be eligible for a case, you can sign up to claim via our online form here.
Leak of private user information in the Virgin Media incident
The Virgin Media data breach that was revealed in the news in 2020 involved the leak of private user information, including names and email addresses, as well as telephone numbers and, in some cases, details about contracts.
For most online accounts nowadays, we use our names and/or email address as usernames, so this data leak could have immediately put people at risk of fraud and theft. Combine this with further data, or the contract information affected in some cases, and fraudsters could cause serious damage to innocent victims.
This is why we take data breaches and leaks so seriously here at Your Lawyers. As leading specialists in data breach claims and group actions, having launched over 50 different actions so far, we are here to help.
Data breach victims held to ransom by cybercriminals
When personal information is exposed in a data breach, it can leave those affected vulnerable to the underground network of cybercriminals. Personal data is one of the most valuable assets circulating on the dark web, with thousands upon thousands of private records exposed each year. In the worst of cases, data exposure can cause victims to be held to ransom by cybercriminals.
As such, it is vital that companies in possession of personal information take all the precautions needed to protect it. Where they fail to do so, they are not only letting victims down, but they are also putting them at a real risk of financial loss.
Unfortunately, Virgin Media is one of many companies to have put personal data at risk, failing to protect the information of as many as 900,000 people, most of whom were their own customers. We believe that all these victims may have had their right to data protection denied by Virgin Media, which is why we are taking on compensation claims in our group action against the company.
Virgin Media group action – victims of the breach are eligible to claim compensation
As a result of the Virgin Media data breach, around 900,000 UK victims (mainly customers) had their information exposed. The huge security incident is one of the largest in recent years, and we want to help as many of the victims as possible to claim the compensation they deserve. Victims of the breach are potentially in line to receive thousands of pounds in compensation if they join our group action.
When a third-party organisation fails to take sufficient action to protect your personal information, this can constitute a breach of data protection law. It can be distressing for victims to learn that their details have been exposed but, by making a claim, you can take control of the difficult situation you have been put in.
Anyone affected by the Virgin Media data breach can use our online form to check their eligibility and start their claim today.
Data breach victims claim in the Virgin Media group Action
Data breach victims of the Virgin Media information leak that was revealed in 2020 have been taking part in a substantial legal action that our lawyers are spearheading for our clients.
Working on a No Win, No Fee basis for clients that are eligible to claim with us, claimants could receive an estimated £5,000.00 in damages each, as featured in the mainstream media. The claim is for the loss of control of their personal information, and for any consequential losses and expenses that may also have been incurred.
Here is a little insight into the progress of our action and where you need to go to sign-up for a No Win, No Fee legal case now.
Cybersecurity attacks and data breaches
In order to hack a system, cybercriminals often need to break through an organisation’s cybersecurity defences. Where the correct defences are in place, there should be a minimal risk of an external breach. However, unfortunately, not all companies impose sufficient barriers. In these cases, successful cybersecurity attacks can be inevitable.
When hackers target companies whose defences are inadequate, their attacks can often reap huge quantities of stolen information. If it is found that the data controller responsible for protecting the information failed to do enough to keep it safe, this event could constitute a data protection breach, and may leave the company liable to pay compensation to those affected.
In March last year, it was revealed that Virgin Media had let 900,000 UK people down after they failed to protect their personal data from unauthorised access. We believe that those affected by the Virgin Media data breach may be entitled to recover thousands of pounds in compensation. All those who were involved can join the fight for justice today by registering their details in our online form.
