When could a Virgin Media GLO be established?
Some clients and media contacts have asked us when we will know about any Virgin Media GLO (Group Litigation Order) that could be established.
As it’s early days, it really is hard to know at present when, or if, a GLO may be established. As a leading consumer action and data breach compensation law firm, we can look at similar examples to compare to, and advise about what may happen.
For the victims, all you need to do is make sure you sign-up and start your No Win, No Fee case right away. As long as you’ve received confirmation that you were affected, you should be eligible to start a claim immediately.
The discovery of the Virgin Media data security breach
The recent discovery of the Virgin Media data security breach is a concern in itself and is a factor we’re taking into consideration as part of our growing compensation action.
How the breach was discovered, who uncovered it, and the length of time the data had been left exposed makes for alarming reading. We’re confident that we can succeed with our action for compensation, in any event, but these additional factors can mean that any defence Virgin Media tries to put forward may be weakened.
Anyone affected by the data breach can be eligible to start a claim for compensation with us on a No Win, No Fee basis immediately.
Impact of the Virgin Media data breach
The potential impact of the Virgin Media data breach cannot be understated. This was a serious breach which is why we’ve launched our legal action for justice.
Victims can be entitled to make a claim for compensation with us on a No Win, No Fee basis. If you have received confirmation that you are affected by the breach, you should be eligible to join the action for justice.
Here’s some more information about the potential impact on victims and what people can do about it.
Birmingham Virgin Media customers come forward to claim
Following additional press coverage with the Birmingham Mail, Birmingham Virgin Media customers have come forward in numbers this week to start a claim for compensation.
This follows the national media coverage in recent weeks, as well as last week’s midlands coverage in the Derbyshire area.
There may be an estimated 15,000 victims affected in the Birmingham area who could be eligible to sign-up for a No Win, No Fee case. Potential estimated compensation pay-outs could reach up to £5,000.00 per Claimant.
Losses claims for Virgin Media data breach victims
Our action for justice has been in the media a lot recently as we’ve talked about potential compensation pay-outs, but what about losses claims?
Our expert team has confirmed that the total pay-out could reach up to an estimated £4.5bn, based on potential averages of up to £5,000.00 in compensation per person. Realistically, any final pay-out, if achieved, will be based on individual factors for the case. Victims could be entitled to damages for the distress suffered, but there are also losses and expenses to consider.
Here’s some information about how we value pay-outs and what kinds of losses claims we could include.
How long do I have to make a Virgin Media data breach claim?
As we continue to take on huge numbers of new cases, a common question on some people’s lips is: how long do I have to start my Virgin Media data breach claim?
Although there isn’t (at the moment, as of April 2020) a near deadline as such, one could crop up quickly. We always recommend that you should start your compensation case as soon as possible to avoid missing out. We can tell you from many years of experience that a large number of people could miss out, and the deadlines can come around quickly.
Here are some key questions answered and what people should do now to protect their right to make a claim for compensation as a victim of the Virgin Media data breach.
Affected by the Virgin Media data breach?
Were you affected by the Virgin Media data breach? If you’re not sure, how can you find out? If you are, what can we do to help you? Can you make a claim for compensation?
Here’s some guidance in terms of how you should be able to know for sure if you were a victim of the data breach. If you are, you have rights that are enshrined in the GDPR, and you could be entitled to make a claim for compensation. You could be eligible to sign-up for a legal case on a No Win, No Fee basis.
Read on for more information about how we can help the victims of this significant incident.
Your Lawyers in the press: Derbyshire Telegraph
The Virgin Media data breach has been in the mainstream media again recently, with Your Lawyers in the press talking about Derbyshire residents and their rights to claim.
It’s estimated that there could be thousands of people in Derbyshire alone that are affected by the Virgin Media data breach. They may be eligible to join the action and could potentially claim up to an estimated £5,000.00 in damages.
With offices in Chesterfield, we’re always proud to be representing local clients in and around the Derbyshire area. With Your Lawyers in the press for the midlands area again, we’ve seen another influx of new clients signing up for our expert representation.
Steering Committee: what is it and how does it work?
If a formal Virgin Media data breach group action court case is formed, it’s likely that a Steering Committee will also be established. What is this, and how does it work?
As a leading firm of consumer action and data breach compensation experts, we’ve been appointed to Steering Committees before. We’re currently on the one for the first GDPR Group Litigation Order (GLO) in England and Wales, the British Airways data breach action. If the Virgin Media data breach action follows a similar course, we may see one for this case too.
If a formal court group action is established, that’s when a Committee will normally be required.
Distress claims for the Virgin Media data breach compensation action
With our recent successful media campaign confirming that the total estimated pay-out for the Virgin Media compensation action could hit £4.5bn, here’s some information about the distress claims victims could make.
In most cases, compensation for the distress caused by the loss of control of personal information may be the primary basis of the case. How do we calculate this and what could people be entitled to claim for?
Here’s some guidance for you.
