Category: No Win No Fee
Criminals target sensitive data for misuse
One of the main costs of a data breach at any organisation can be the risk it poses to the victims, who often become vulnerable to cybercrime. In today’s digital age, personal data is a valuable resource for those wishing to commit identity theft or fraud, meaning that many criminals target sensitive data when they hack or access company systems.
In the knowledge that their databases are prime targets for cybercriminals, organisations need to be aware of the risks that they can face and take action to prevent them. Although data protection is a legal requirement for any data controller, many still fail to take their duties seriously. As such, the risk when it comes to the data security of their members, customers and employees remains a problem.
We believe that the Virgin Media data breach is one such case of data protection negligence. The victims were unnecessarily exposed to potential cybercrime risks, meaning that they may be able to claim compensation from Virgin Media. If you were notified of your involvement in the data breach, you can sign up to claim via our online form here today.
Data breach teams and the protection of personal data
While many companies assure customers that they take data protection very seriously, these promises are beginning to seem empty as more and more data breaches occur. Data breach teams, whether they are IT experts or simply nominated employees, have a duty to protect personal information through good procedures and appropriate cybersecurity, and they must also know how to respond when a data breach does occur.
It only adds insult to injury for the victims when a company flounders in the wake of a data breach.
When data breach teams prove to be unfit for purpose, it is often customers or consumers who pay the price. Virgin Media lost the trust of consumers after exposing their personal data, and we believe that the company must be held accountable for its actions. We have launched a group action in order to recover compensation for the victims, and you can start your claim today if you were affected.
What to do when personal data is exposed
Victims of data breaches can often feel helpless and anxious when they find out that their information has been leaked or stolen. When personal data is exposed, the impact can be dangerous, like we saw in the Virgin Media breach. As such, it is important that those affected know what actions they can take to protect themselves and seek justice for what has happened.
Beyond taking safety precautions, victims of data breaches may also be able to claim compensation from the third party that is responsible for their personal data being exposed. We believe that organisations that fail to protect private information and breach data protection law should always be held accountable, which is why we have been pursuing data breach claims and group actions since 2014.
One of our biggest lawsuits is our action here against Virgin Media on behalf of the victims of the company’s data breach. If you were affected by the Virgin Media data breach, you still have a chance to claim compensation, so sign up to get your case underway.
Virgin Media breach: one of the largest data leak compensation actions
As specialists in data breach group actions, we always work hard to recover compensation in the largest data leak actions that arise, and the Virgin Media breach is no different.
When large data breaches occur, the effects can be wide-reaching and devastating for the victims. The accountable company can often take a significant blow to their reputation if they have failed to protect the data of customers or employees. To ensure that they feel the repercussions of their actions, we launch compensation claims for our clients.
We have also played, and continue to play, roles in some of the most high-profile data breach actions in the UK. The Virgin Media group action is one of the largest that is moving forward at the moment, and we are taking on as many of the data breach victims as we can. We aim to hold Virgin Media accountable for their failure to protect personal data, and to win compensation for those affected.
ICO investigations – latest news and fines
As the authority that monitors the application of the GDPR in the UK, the Information Commissioner’s Office investigates many of the data breaches that are reported to it each year. As far as the Virgin Media data breach is concerned, the ICO investigations are looking to lead to no fine being issued, but people can still make a claim for compensation.
The ICO has the power to impose huge fines on companies who have provoked data breaches through their own negligence of GDPR requirements. Many large corporations have felt the force of these penalties in recent years. However, data breach victims see nothing of these monies, and any fines are separate to legal actions for damages. As such, we launch data breach claims to bring compensation to the victims.
If you were affected by the Virgin Media data breach and wish to recover compensation, sign up and register your claim today. Even where no fine is issued at all, this does not mean the company is not liable. There are many reasons as to why fines may not be issued, and you can still be eligible to claim compensation. We are confident we can win the legal action that we have launched.
Virgin Media data breach – join the consumer class action
In the Virgin Media data breach, 900,000 people had their data exposed via an unsecured database, and swathes of personal details were left vulnerable to unauthorised eyes. The high number of affected customers means that Your Lawyers has seen fit to launch a consumer class action, also known as a group action, to hold Virgin Media to account for their breach of data protection duties.
If you have been notified by Virgin Media of your involvement in the data breach, you may be eligible to claim compensation. As we expect many claimants to join our legal action, we have made the registration process quick and easy with our simple sign-up forms, so do not hesitate to get your claim started with us today.
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.
Misuse of private information in the Virgin Media data breach
Following the Virgin Media data breach discovered in March 2020, 900,000 victims were left vulnerable to the potential misuse of private information.
The telecommunications company revealed that a database had been left unsecure for some 10 months, resulting in victims’ information being accessed on “at least one occasion” by an unknown third party.
Many victims were left understandably reeling in the wake of the event, confronted with the possibility that their information could be misused by criminals. We believe that Virgin Media should be held accountable for the risks that they have exposed the victims to, which is why we urge any affected people to join the Virgin Media group action today.
Advice about risks following the Virgin Media Data Breach
In response to the Virgin Media data breach, Your Lawyers has been offering affected customers advice about risks that may have been induced by the exposure of their personal information.
In March of last year, Virgin Media revealed that an error had led to the exposure of 900,000 people’s data, all of which was held in an insecure database for ten months before the issue was rectified.
While Virgin Media has assured victims that financial details and passwords were not compromised, phone numbers, email addresses and home addresses of customers were accessed at least once by an unauthorised, unknown third-party.
Make sure to join the Virgin Media Group Action before it is too late
Make sure that you join the Virgin Media Group Action as soon as you can. There may be some big developments taking place in 2021, and you do not want to miss your chance to claim.
There are plenty of good reasons to claim, and with our No Win, No Fee representation on offer, what have you got to lose?
As a leading firm of consumer action and data breach compensation experts, we are here to help. Starting your legal case is simple and easy with our website here, and as the representatives of thousands of clients in dozens of group and multi-party actions, we are well established to help you now.
