Category: GDPR
Cybersecurity breach specialists
In recent years, data breach claims have become increasingly prolific, with the introduction of the GDPR consolidating our legal entitlement to data privacy and security. At Your Lawyers, we were ahead of the trend, having solidified our reputations as cybersecurity breach specialists through years of bringing data breach claims.
We are experts in helping victims of data protection breaches, data leaks and hacks to achieve justice and claim the compensation they deserve, and we want to bring this legacy of success to our Virgin Media group action.
As we continue to be instructed by more and more claimants in the action, we anticipate that Virgin Media will ultimately be unable to deny responsibility for their cybersecurity deficiencies. If you were an affected victim and would like to launch a claim, you can sign up today and begin your fight for justice.
The Virgin Media data breach- risks of data exposure
The Virgin Media data breach caused a great deal of fear among the affected victims, with many worrying about the risks of data exposure.
It is common for victims to feel vulnerable or helpless following a data breach, as they have been forced into a risky situation which they can exert very little control over. The breach resulted from the failures of Virgin Media employees, who left a marketing database unsecured for 10 months, rendering the personal data of 900,000 people vulnerable to unauthorised access. The details included phone numbers, email addresses and home addresses.
The consequences of having your data exposed can come in different forms, ranging from actual theft to emotional distress. While there is little action you can take to mitigate these risks, we believe it is important to make all affected Virgin Media data breach victims aware of the dangers they may be faced with.
Ethically handling data – the responsibilities of businesses and organisations
Businesses and organisations today can no longer ignore the importance of ethically handling data, as it is vital in ensuring customer trust, as well as legal compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
As such, any third party owes a responsibility to the customers or users who have trusted them with their personal data, as the security of this data is essential to personal safety and privacy.
When a third party fails in this duty, there can be an ethical violation at play, for which they can also be held accountable by the law. We believe that the mishandling of personal data is always a grave breach of duty, even when there is no malicious intent behind the breach. Virgin Media failed in their duties of data protection, so any affected victims have the right to claim compensation.
Data breaches and the GDPR
In legal terms, data breaches and the GDPR are closely linked. This is an element that is applicable in the Virgin Media data breach group action that we are working hard on.
Whenever an organisation or individual is sued for a data breach, they can be being held accountable for breaching the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This is the statute that governs data protection in the UK and was implemented in 2018 as part of wider EU laws.
We understand that the GDPR can be a somewhat mystifying area of law, and many people are unsure what their entitlements under the GDPR actually are. In the case of Virgin Media data breach, many affected victims may not even be aware of their right to claim compensation. We are here to alert everyone who had their data exposed as to their legal rights.
The GDPR and compensation claims for the Virgin Media data breach
Victims of the Virgin Media data breach are being urged to step forward and use the GDPR and compensation claims process before it is too late.
Your Lawyers has launched a Virgin Media Data Breach Group Action claim and is representing a large group of victims for the incident. We encourage anyone who has yet to sign-up for a legal case to join and use the GDPR and compensation claims process now to receive some form of justice for what they have endured.
The Virgin Media data breach stemmed from an ‘incorrectly configured’ database as a result of employee error, which left 900,000 victims’ data exposed online for a ten-month period. The data was made available between April 2019 and February 2020. After further investigation, it was found that the database had been accessed by an unknown third party at least once during this breach period.
Legal advice for victims of the Virgin Media data breach
Here is some legal advice for victims of the Virgin Media data breach, so you can see what you could be entitled to claim for and how the legal action can work.
Victims could be entitled to make a claim for data breach compensation with us on a No Win, No Fee basis, and now is the time to sign-up if you have not done so already.
If you have received confirmation that you have been affected by the leak, you may be eligible to join the Virgin Media data breach compensation action that we have launched. It is looking likely that this will form into a formal Group Litigation Order (GLO) case with the court, which is why we are urging people to take action now.
Your Lawyers launch Virgin Media Group Action for data breach victims
Your Lawyers has officially launched its Virgin Media Group Action which could lead to a total pay-out of up to £4.5bn for the 900,000 victims affected by the data breach.
Announcing the significant development in the legal action for compensation this week, Lawyer and Director, Mr Aman Johal, said:
‘Your Lawyers will hold Virgin Media to account for this avoidable breach of private information, and we will do everything possible to ensure justice for the victims prevails. The door is open for victims to join the action, and now is the time to act.’
News of the latest step toward compensation has gained widespread media coverage, and Your Lawyers has seen a huge surge in new sign-ups. Anyone affected is encouraged to join the legal action now.
Worries over the Virgin Media data breach are real
We are now representing a large number of people for compensation claims, as many victims of this event have worries over the Virgin Media data breach.
Victims who pursue a claim for compensation can be entitled to receive damages for any distress caused by the loss of control of their personal information. If losses and expenses have also been incurred, these can be included too. However, you can just claim for the distress alone.
As a leading firm of data breach and consumer action lawyers, we are supporting victims of the breach now. Here is how we can help you.
Compensation for Virgin Media cybersecurity data breaches
Victims of cybersecurity data breaches can be entitled, by law, to receive compensation, and this applies for the 900,000 victims of the recent Virgin Media event.
If we think that there is a case to answer, we can represent victims for legal cases on a No Win, No Fee basis. This means that our clients can benefit from the protection that we can offer in the event that a claim does not succeed. As a leading firm of data breach and consumer action lawyers, we think that this is really important.
If you have been affected by the Virgin Media data breach, read on for some guidance about how we may be able to help you today.
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.
