Category: Virgin Media Compensation Action
Claiming for a breach exposing sensitive data
When you are affected by a breach exposing sensitive data, the emotional and financial impact can be severe. It can be worrying to know that your private details have been released into the world, given the prevalence of increasingly sophisticated cybercrime and the threat it can pose to personal security.
On an individual level, many of us are aware of the risks and take the necessary precautions, so it is frustrating when third-party organisations fail to protect personal data on our behalf. Such was the case in the Virgin Media data breach, when what has been blamed on an internal human error caused the exposure of data belonging to 900,000 UK victims. We believe that Virgin Media should be held accountable for the negligence shown towards sensitive data, which is why we launched a group action against the company.
Thousands of claimants have already joined our action, but we want to ensure that no one misses out on their chance to claim compensation for the harm caused to them. We have made it quick and easy for victims to start a claim, so why not sign up today via our online form here.
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Warnings to victims of Virgin Media data breach
In the aftermath of a data breach, the stress of the event can make it very hard to know what to do to protect yourself. If a third-party organisation has exposed your information, it is their job to notify you of the breach and inform you of any risks that you could face. However, sometimes victims do not receive the assistance they may need. We believe that it is vital to issue thorough warnings to victims of data breaches to ensure that no further personal data is at risk, as the warnings may need to go above and beyond the usual generic information.
Victims of the Virgin Media data breach saw their personal data exposed, revealed in March last year. It was identified that an unsecured database had exposed information belonging to 900,000 people, mainly customers. If you were affected, you may be able to claim compensation on the basis that Virgin Media failed to protect your personal data.
We believe that all data controllers should be held to the stringent regulations of UK data protection law. This is why we launched a group action against Virgin Media to ensure that justice is done. Those affected can use our online form to start their claim today.
Virgin Media data breach – join our claim for compensation
The Virgin Media data breach saw the exposure of 900,000 UK people’s personal data, all of whom may be eligible to join our claim for compensation.
As specialists in data breach law, we believe that it is unacceptable that Virgin Media endangered private information, given that they have a legal duty to keep this data safe. Data controllers have an ongoing responsibility to protect the personal data entrusted to them, but too often they neglect this duty. When these organisations fail to prepare for external cybersecurity and cyber exposure threats, the blame can fall on them. They can, therefore, be held liable for the damage caused under the law.
If you were notified of your involvement in the Virgin Media data breach, you may be able to claim compensation for the harm caused – use our online form to sign up today.
Cybersecurity training – a necessity for all organisations
With cybercrime an omnipresent threat for all organisations, cybersecurity training is an unavoidable necessity for all third parties with data handling responsibilities.
With sophisticated hacking methods and malicious software tools, many cybercriminals are at the height of their power. It can be negligent of data controllers to fail to implement appropriate cyber security measures. Unfortunately, many organisations fail in their duty of data protection, leaving personal information exposed due to their negligence.
Under the GDPR, victims of data breaches can be eligible to make a compensation claim against the organisation responsible in order to hold them accountable for their actions. We are currently pursuing justice for victims of the Virgin Media data breach, which affected 900,000 UK consumers. If you were affected, you could be entitled to recover thousands of pounds in compensation in our group action, so join online today to start your claim.
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.
Hackers target personal data for criminal purposes
In this digital age, personal data has become a valuable commodity. It is often used for the legitimate commercial purposes of businesses, but it is also misused in criminal activity. Its worth means that hackers target personal data from many different sources, and by many different methods. The risks which we are exposed to as a consequence of data theft can be significant.
Unfortunately, companies often fail to properly secure the information that they hold, making it much easier for hackers to access. The failure to protect personal data sufficiently can often constitute as a breach of the GDPR, which enshrines each UK citizen’s right to have their data held securely.
Victims of the Virgin Media data breach can now claim in our group action to hold the company to account for exposing their personal information. If you were affected, you can register for your compensation claim today via our online sign-up form.
Data breaches leave victims exposed to cybercriminals
Few consumers are able to keep track of the number of third parties that they have disclosed their data to, and many will place natural trust in the ability of these third parties to protect their personal information. Unfortunately, despite the fact that we have a legal right to expect proper data protection from all companies, sometimes, this duty may be breached, often leaving victims exposed to cybercriminals.
Once personal data is released into the public domain, it can be subjected to all kinds of misuse and it can be incredibly difficult to reverse the exposure. As such, it is important that those responsible for exposing information are held to account for any damage that may be caused.
The Virgin Media data breach resulted in the victims being potentially vulnerable to several forms of cybercrime as a result of what we consider to be severe data protection negligence. Eligible claimants could be entitled to thousands of pounds in compensation, so do join today if you were affected here.
Virgin Media and sensitive data being exposed
We witness sensitive data being exposed far too often in this digital age, as hackers develop more sophisticated methods of stealing personal information. However, it is not just that cybercrime is becoming more advanced that is the problem. Companies like Virgin Media that neglect to follow data protection requirements are also contributing to the exposure of personal data.
If you have had sensitive data exposed, you may be able to claim compensation if it is found that the company involved failed to meet their data protection duties. The effects of having your private information exposed can be extremely distressing, but the law is there to support you in your right to sufficient data protection.
Any victims of the Virgin Media data breach still have a chance to claim compensation for the exposure of their personal data. If you believe you have a claim to make, you can sign up to our group action and we can quickly get your claim underway.
Data protection and the importance of appropriate security measures
When a data breach occurs, organisations often try to point the finger at cybercriminals or employees who made one-off errors. This may demonstrate an attempt to distract from the endemic negligence of data protection law at their company. If a company is found to have failed to implement appropriate security measures, it stands to reason that they can be held responsible for the exposure of people’s information.
Every third party in possession of your personal data has a requirement by law to protect this data sufficiently, or they risk falling foul of data protection law. Last year, Virgin Media found itself in this precarious position after mistakenly exposing the information of 900,000 people.
If you were affected by the Virgin Media data breach, you may be able to claim compensation for the harm you were caused. You can use one of our sign-up forms now to find out if you are eligible to join our group action.
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.
