Category: Group Litigation Order (GLO)
How big is the Virgin Media data breach of 2020?
The Virgin Media data breach may well be the biggest we will see in 2020, and it could be one of the biggest in terms of compensation actions in the UK.
This breach has definitely seen a huge share of media coverage, much of which we have been at the centre of. As a leading firm of consumer action and data breach compensation experts, initiating the legal action that we have was inevitable. With over 50 separate actions so far, most of which are data breach actions, this is what we specialise in.
Here’s how this breach is shaping up in terms of its size the compensation action that we have launched.
When could a Virgin Media GLO be established?
Some clients and media contacts have asked us when we will know about any Virgin Media GLO (Group Litigation Order) that could be established.
As it’s early days, it really is hard to know at present when, or if, a GLO may be established. As a leading consumer action and data breach compensation law firm, we can look at similar examples to compare to, and advise about what may happen.
For the victims, all you need to do is make sure you sign-up and start your No Win, No Fee case right away. As long as you’ve received confirmation that you were affected, you should be eligible to start a claim immediately.
How long do I have to make a Virgin Media data breach claim?
As we continue to take on huge numbers of new cases, a common question on some people’s lips is: how long do I have to start my Virgin Media data breach claim?
Although there isn’t (at the moment, as of April 2020) a near deadline as such, one could crop up quickly. We always recommend that you should start your compensation case as soon as possible to avoid missing out. We can tell you from many years of experience that a large number of people could miss out, and the deadlines can come around quickly.
Here are some key questions answered and what people should do now to protect their right to make a claim for compensation as a victim of the Virgin Media data breach.
Steering Committee: what is it and how does it work?
If a formal Virgin Media data breach group action court case is formed, it’s likely that a Steering Committee will also be established. What is this, and how does it work?
As a leading firm of consumer action and data breach compensation experts, we’ve been appointed to Steering Committees before. We’re currently on the one for the first GDPR Group Litigation Order (GLO) in England and Wales, the British Airways data breach action. If the Virgin Media data breach action follows a similar course, we may see one for this case too.
If a formal court group action is established, that’s when a Committee will normally be required.
Virgin Media data breach Group Litigation Order
Will there be a formal Virgin Media data breach Group Litigation Order? With the compensation action underway and many people signed-up, a GLO may well be established.
As a victim of the data breach, you probably want to know more about this and what a GLO is, as well as how you can be a part of a GLO. It’s important to make sure that you are a part of a GLO when one is formed as that’s the way in which you can then benefit from decisions made as part of a GLO.
Here’s some important advice for you.
