Category: Virgin Media Compensation Action
GDPR breaches and compensation claims
Introduced in 2018 in the UK, the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) has updated data protection law and the rights of those affected by data breaches. Applying to all businesses and organisations that hold personal information, the GDPR demonstrates the steps these parties must take to ensure data is protected. For data breaches, the law can enable them to claim compensation if they have been affected by GDPR breaches.
Although the GDPR has been in place for around three years now, many data controllers still fail to show enough recognition for their legal obligations. Towards the end of 2019, some reports suggested that approximately half of UK businesses were still not fully GDPR compliant yet, and it is unclear how much progress has been made.
In many cases, data breach incidents reveal a potential culture of negligence towards data protection within some businesses, highlighting the actions they failed to take to keep personal data secure. We believe that this is the case for the Virgin Media data breach, in which 900,000 UK consumers were affected by the exposure of their personal data. If more protections had been in place, the incident could potentially have been avoided, which is why all those affected could be entitled to claim compensation for the harm caused.
Compensation for victims of data leaks
In March last year, victims of the Virgin Media data breach learned that their information had been compromised due to the company’s failure to keep it secure. Approximately 900,000 UK victims were affected by the incident, which caused their personal details to become subjected to unauthorised access. All victims of data leaks could be entitled to claim compensation for the harm caused, and the victims of the Virgin Media data breach are no different.
Soon after the breach, we began taking on claims for those affected, as we believed that Virgin’s actions, or rather inaction, could amount to data protection negligence. Under the GDPR, the primary data protection law in the UK, all data controllers are obliged to protect personal information with appropriate technical and organisational methods. Where they fail in this duty, they may be in breach of the law.
If you were notified of your involvement in the Virgin Media data leak and wish to claim compensation, you can enter your details in our online form here today to join our group action.
Data leak compensation claims
A data breach notification letter or email can be an incredibly worrying and stressful message to receive. All of a sudden, a company tells you that your private information has been exposed, meaning that it may be vulnerable to misuse. The shock of a data breach must not be underestimated, as it can leave victims feeling betrayed, frustrated and distressed. To act upon the sense of injustice they feel, many data breach victims may be able to make data leak compensation claims against the data controller responsible for the breach.
When a third-party organisation fails to protect your personal information, this may constitute a breach of data protection law. By contacting a law firm to make a claim, you are taking matters into your own hands, ensuring that the organisation can be held accountable for any damage that they have caused.
In the wake of the Virgin Media data breach, we wanted to give as many victims as possible a chance to make a claim. Using our expertise in data breach claims and group litigation, we have launched a group action against Virgin Media, which eligible victims can join to seek the compensation they deserve.
Exposing data – the role of data controllers
When a data breach occurs, it can cause reputational damage and immense costs for the company involved. Some companies may, therefore, seek to shift the blame for data exposure, dismissing it as a mere accident or as the unfortunate consequence of a cyberattack. It is vital that we ensure data controllers are held to account for exposing data, otherwise they may be able to escape their responsibility for any harm caused.
In fact, any third-party organisation in possession of your personal information has a legal duty to protect it in accordance with UK data protection law. Where they fail to do so, they could be liable to pay out thousands of pounds in compensation to those affected.
In our Virgin Media data breach group action, we are seeking to prove that the company bears the responsibility for its data leak, that exposed 900,000 people’s data. We believe that Virgin Media cannot escape this fact, and could be liable to pay compensation to all of those who are eligible to claim. You can go to our online form to check your eligibility to claim and join the fight for justice.
The dangers of exposing data
While the digital age is expanding the possibilities of the internet and technological solutions, it also comes with increasingly prevalent and sophisticated cybercrime problems. The dangers of exposing data are, therefore, even more severe, because there is a huge network of cybercriminals looking to take advantage of victims’ personal information.
It can be impossible to entirely eliminate the risks of cybercrime, but many businesses are failing to tackle the threat it poses to personal information, with thousands of data breaches being reported to the ICO each year. Whether they are neglecting to check cybersecurity defences regularly, or failing to secure their systems effectively, inaction can come at the cost of exposing people’s information.
In the Virgin Media data breach, approximately 900,000 UK victims, mainly customers, had their data exposed to unauthorised access due to what we consider to be severe negligence. We believe it is vital that victims are fairly compensated for this breach, which is why we have started a group action to enable as many people to claim as possible. Anyone affected can sign up today to join the fight for justice.
Online security in the digital age
As digital technologies continue to develop, hackers and cybercriminals can gain access to more sophisticated tools to allow them to carry out theft, fraud and scams on their unsuspecting victims. For these criminals, personal information is a prime target, as it can be the key to financial gain. When we consider online security in the digital age, personal data is one of the key assets that must be protected.
At the same time, being a consumer in the digital age involves disclosing a significant amount of personal information to large numbers of third parties. While there should not be an inherent risk to disclosing data, it is an unfortunate fact that some third-party organisations do not take their data protection responsibilities seriously. In some cases, the errors made by data controllers can cause personal information to be exposed, compromising victims’ security.
In the Virgin Media data breach, 900,000 UK victims had their online security compromised after a database was left unsecured, making their information vulnerable to misuse. Errors such as this can have serious implications, which is why are determined to see that all Virgin Media victims receive the compensation that they deserve. You can sign up today if you believe that you may be eligible to make a claim here today.
Data breach compensation claims
We often entrust our data to third-party organisations without a second thought, sometimes taking the safety of our information for granted. Everyone has a right to expect data protection to be guaranteed but, unfortunately, data controllers can often let us down due to needless human errors or system insecurities. Where data protection negligence has occurred, victims can be eligible to pursue data breach compensation claims for any harm caused.
We believe that the Virgin Media data breach is one such instance of data protection negligence. The failure to secure a database left around 900,000 UK people vulnerable to potential data misuse by cybercriminals.
In response, we launched a group action to help as many victims as possible to claim compensation for any harm caused. Virgin Media victims do not have to suffer in silence, and we can work together to ensure that the company is held to account. We are offering No Win, No Fee representation to those affected, so what have you got to lose by making a claim today?
Employee error and data breaches
Despite the fact that major cyberattacks are often at the centre of data security headlines, a huge number of data breaches arise from human error, either directly or indirectly. In the case of data breaches in business settings, many incidents can be provoked by employee error. In the worst cases, mistakes made by employees could undermine the security of entire systems.
In the Virgin Media data breach, a security failing was responsible for the exposure of 900,000 UK consumers’ personal data, leaving them vulnerable to data misuse. In our view, the data breach cannot be blamed on a single employee, and the company as whole must bear the blame for the cybersecurity incident.
It is with this belief that we have pursued a group action against Virgin Media, aiming to hold the company to account for breaching data protection law. With our unique insight as a specialist data breach and group action firm, we want to give all those affected a chance to claim the compensation they deserve, so sign up online today to join the fight for justice.
Data breaches and the importance of online security
In the digital age, it is vital that we all stay safe online and that our personal data remains under close protection, as one mistake or wrong move could expose us to cybercrime. The importance of online security cannot be underestimated, which is why it is so concerning for victims when a data breach occurs.
Data controllers who fail to implement sufficient security measures might have little regard for the risks that they are exposing their customers, members or employees to. This failure to account for the necessity of data protection law is something all organisations must be held responsible for.
As specialists in data protection law, we want to ensure that any injustice caused by data breaches is not ignored. In our Virgin Media group action, we are aiming to use our expertise and experience in this area of law to help victims claim the compensation they deserve. As many as 900,000 UK consumers could be entitled to claim, so use our online form today to confirm your eligibility.
Data breaches in the digital age
The nature of the modern business means that many different forms of company operations are conducted on digital platforms, and huge quantities of consumer data are stored in digital formats. Although technological developments have produced advanced tools to help us protect private information, the digital age still comes with data security risks, particularly in organisations that lack the skills and resources to keep personal information safe.
Stored on cloud servers and computer hard drives, personal data is an extremely valuable resource for cybercriminals, who continue to develop more sophisticated methods of hacking systems. In some cases, however, people are able to access servers and databases with relative ease, as organisations still leave holes in their cybersecurity defences.
Such was the case in the Virgin Media data breach, in which an unsecured database permitted unauthorised users to access the information of as many as 900,000 UK consumers for a ten-month period. Those who were affected could recover thousands of pounds in compensation if they join our Virgin Media group action.
