Claim for loss of control following a data breach

There are number of consequences to data breaches, with victims often suffering stress or anxiety, and sometimes becoming vulnerable to data misuse and cybercrime. Traditionally, data breach claims have been brought for reasons of distress and financial loss but, as this area of law continues to develop and gain traction, it is now also possible to claim for loss of control of personal data as part of this.

It is established in law that all organisations have a duty to protect the personal information that they hold, ensuring that appropriate data protection procedures are followed, and that strong cybersecurity defences are imposed. Unfortunately, despite the mass digitisation of personal information and the continuing evolution of hackers and cybercriminals, many companies still fail to take their data protection duties seriously.

Virgin Media is one among many companies to have compromised personal data in recent years, having been responsible for the exposure of around 900,000 people’s private information. We believe that Virgin Media must answer for its breach of data protection law, which is why we are taking on compensation claims for any victims affected by the incident. Victims can sign up for a legal case here now.

Losing control over your personal data

Data breaches can come in different forms, meaning that personal information can be compromised to varying extents. In some cases, the data may only be seen by a few unauthorised employees, but in other situations it can become vulnerable to external access by any member of the public.

In both cases, victims lose control over their personal data, often due to the failings of third-party data controllers. This fact alone can represent a significant breach of data privacy, even without the added threat of potential scams and fraud, or the possibility that the victims may suffer distress in response to the incident.

Claim for loss of control for the Virgin Media data breach                        

As specialists in data breach claims, we want to help as many victims as possible to claim the compensation they deserve, which is why we support clients who wish to claim for loss of control of their personal information.

It is not necessary to have suffered a psychological condition or financial loss to be able to make a data breach claim. These additional factors could potentially increase your compensation amount, but it is important to remember that your involvement in the data breach can be significant enough to justify making a claim. Loss of control is, in fact, listed by the ICO, the data protection regulator, as one of the elements of ‘non-material’ damage that can result from a personal data breach. Claiming for the distress that this can cause is also a factor that can be taken into account.

Start your Virgin Media data breach claim

To make a claim for loss of control of your personal information in our Virgin Media group action, you can use our online form to register your details today. You only need to confirm that you were notified of your involvement in the breach by Virgin Media, and this can be enough to make you eligible to claim.

At Your Lawyers, we have been representing clients for data breach claims and in group actions for several years, and our expertise has led to us being involved in some of the largest data group actions in England and Wales, including the British Airways Group Litigation Order.

Start your No Win, No Fee claim with our team of expert lawyers today.

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