Tag: GDPR
Customer Data Leaked Online: Virgin Media Data Leak 2020
The Virgin Media data leak of 2020 stands as a stark reminder of vulnerability, with thousands of individuals having their customer data leaked online.
In an era where personal data is a prized possession, a data breach can be a devastating event. At Your Lawyers, we comprehend the gravity of such breaches and are currently representing numerous victims seeking compensation through our group action.
In this comprehensive guide, we can address the steps required to claim compensation, delve into the Virgin Media data leak incident, and underscore the paramount importance of protecting your rights. To find out if you are still in time to join the Group Action, complete the forms on our website here now.
Virgin Media Data Breach – Unauthorised Access to Customer Records
The Virgin Media data breach of 2020 resulted in unauthorised access to customer records for some 900,000, and we represent thousands for compensation claims.
In the digital age, data breaches have become an unfortunate reality, exposing sensitive information and personal records to malicious actors. The Virgin Media incident was significant and sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity landscape. This breach served as a crucial reminder of the importance of safeguarding customer data and implementing robust security measures.
You can find out if you are eligible to join the Virgin Media data breach group action by completing a few forms on our website here now. However, please understand that time may already have run out, or may be close to running out.
Cost of a data breach to victims
The cost of a data breach to victims can be substantial, not only in respect of financial losses and expenses, but also in respect of the impact on our health and well-being.
In the Virgin Media data leak, it is likely that most people claiming compensation will be recovering damages for the distress caused by the loss of control of their personal information. This is claimable in accordance with the GDPR, and you can find out if you are still in time to join our group action by completing a few forms on our website here now.
Hackers seeing exposed identity documents
Hackers are actively seeking exposed identity documents because they could use them to commit fraud and theft, and it is important that people understand the risks.
Read on for a little bit of advice in respect of this. To find out if you are still in time to pursue a claim for compensation as a victim of the Virgin Media data leak, please complete the forms on our website here now.
How much is the average compensation pay-out?
How much is the average compensation pay-out for a data breach compensation case? We know that this is a common question that people ask, so let us give you a little bit of insight and advice in respect of this.
We can only talk about averages and estimates based on the information that we have. If you were affected by the Virgin Media data breach incident that was revealed in 2020, you can find out if you are still eligible to pursue a case and join the action here now.
GDPR compensation rights – Virgin Media Data Leak
When it comes to your GDPR compensation rights as a victim of the Virgin Media data leak, you could be eligible to recover damages for any distress that you have suffered as a result of the incident.
We continue to represent thousands of people on a No Win, No Fee basis who are a part of our Virgin Media group action for justice. You can find out if you are still in time to join the claim by completing a few forms on our website here now.
Virgin Media: claim for unlawfully accessing records
It was discovered in early 2020 that third parties had been unlawfully accessing records for some 900,000 people, most of whom were customers of Virgin Media.
The issue was identified as a database configuration problem, and Virgin Media were only alerted to the issue after the information had been left online for a period of 10 months. In our view, this was a clear breach of the GDPR which is why we are pursuing a group action for compensation. You can find out if you are still in time to claim by completing a few forms on our website here now.
Data snooping attacks
Data snooping attacks can be where information is exposed which allows cybercriminals to access, see, and potentially misuse the information in question.
In the Virgin Media data incident, an error led to the information of some 900,000 people being left exposed and easy to snoop on. In fact, investigations confirmed that an unknown third party, unfortunately, did access the exposed information.
If you have yet to start your No Win, No Fee claim for compensation as a victim of the Virgin Media data leak, find out if you are still in time to do so by completing a few forms on our website here now.
Breaches leading to data for sale online
Criminals posting data for sale online could be one of the major risks that can arise from information breaches, leaks and hacks, and the importance of our work fighting for justice for victims is obvious.
This was certainly one of the risks that has been associated with the Virgin Media data leak that affected some 900,000 people, discovered in early 2020. We continue to represent thousands of people claiming compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis for this incident, and you can find out if you are still eligible to join the action by completing a few forms on our website here now.
Virgin Media Leak: careless approach to data protection
The Virgin Media data leak occurred due to what we consider to be a careless approach to data protection, as it was completely avoidable which is why we have launched the group action for compensation that we have.
We represent thousands of people for claims on a No Win, No Fee basis, and you can find out if you are still in time to join the action by completing a few forms on our website here now.
