Compensation from being complacent about data protection

It can be argued that the Virgin Media data leak that was discovered in early 2020 is an example of how being complacent about data protection can cause significant problems.

In this event, it was discovered by a third-party security researcher that a database containing the details of some 900,000 people was accessible online. Most of the people whose information was on the database were customers, but there were also some others in there as well. It was found that the database had been accessible for a period of 10 months between April 2019 and February 2020. And, during that time, at least one unknown third party is understood to have accessed the compromised database.

What this meant is that a staggering 900,000 people lost control over their personal information. As a result of this event, thousands of people have signed up to join our action for compensation, and you may still be eligible to start your case here now.

No one can afford to be complacent about data protection

The reputational damage that can be caused when an organisation is complacent about data protection can be substantial. The costs in fines from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) can run into the millions, and the severe impact that the victims can suffer from can be horrendous.

It is obvious in our eyes as to why no one can afford to be complacent about data protection. It only takes one error to expose the details of a huge number of people, and this is what we saw in this case. Although we cannot turn back the clock on what has already happened, we can use our power as lawyers to seek some form of justice for victims.

What can victims do about a data breach?

Do not just accept that an organisation being complacent about data protection has happened and that is that. The GDPR can entitle victims whose personal information has been misused or exposed to claim compensation, and we can offer No Win, No Fee arrangements.

This compensation is typically made up of damages for any distress caused by the loss of control of your personal information. What this means is that the law can entitle us to be able to control who knows what about us, and this is only right. We are entitled to privacy. But a data breach can break that control, and it can be incredibly distressing to now know that you no longer can control what is known about you. The feelings of anxiety, worry, stress, and anger can all have a major impact on you, and this is what you may be able to pursue a legal case for.

You could be entitled to recover thousands of pounds in compensation to ensure that you receive some form of justice for what you have had to go through. We, as expert data breach and privacy claims experts, can help you now. In most cases, you do not have to have suffered any losses or expenses to be able to pursue a case for distress.

Do not delay your claim!

If you are one of the 900,000 people affected by the Virgin Media data breach that was identified in early 2020, you may be eligible to benefit from No Win, No Fee legal representation now.

If you have yet to start your claim, you may still be in time to do so but please note that we are at an advanced stage of the action now. To find out if you are eligible to claim and to start the process, complete the forms here now.

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