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Virgin Media data breach – join the consumer class action
In the Virgin Media data breach, 900,000 people had their data exposed via an unsecured database, and swathes of personal details were left vulnerable to unauthorised eyes. The high number of affected customers means that Your Lawyers has seen fit to launch a consumer class action, also known as a group action, to hold Virgin Media to account for their breach of data protection duties.
If you have been notified by Virgin Media of your involvement in the data breach, you may be eligible to claim compensation. As we expect many claimants to join our legal action, we have made the registration process quick and easy with our simple sign-up forms, so do not hesitate to get your claim started with us today.
The Virgin Media data breach- risks of data exposure
The Virgin Media data breach caused a great deal of fear among the affected victims, with many worrying about the risks of data exposure.
It is common for victims to feel vulnerable or helpless following a data breach, as they have been forced into a risky situation which they can exert very little control over. The breach resulted from the failures of Virgin Media employees, who left a marketing database unsecured for 10 months, rendering the personal data of 900,000 people vulnerable to unauthorised access. The details included phone numbers, email addresses and home addresses.
The consequences of having your data exposed can come in different forms, ranging from actual theft to emotional distress. While there is little action you can take to mitigate these risks, we believe it is important to make all affected Virgin Media data breach victims aware of the dangers they may be faced with.
Ethically handling data – the responsibilities of businesses and organisations
Businesses and organisations today can no longer ignore the importance of ethically handling data, as it is vital in ensuring customer trust, as well as legal compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
As such, any third party owes a responsibility to the customers or users who have trusted them with their personal data, as the security of this data is essential to personal safety and privacy.
When a third party fails in this duty, there can be an ethical violation at play, for which they can also be held accountable by the law. We believe that the mishandling of personal data is always a grave breach of duty, even when there is no malicious intent behind the breach. Virgin Media failed in their duties of data protection, so any affected victims have the right to claim compensation.
Data breaches and the GDPR
In legal terms, data breaches and the GDPR are closely linked. This is an element that is applicable in the Virgin Media data breach group action that we are working hard on.
Whenever an organisation or individual is sued for a data breach, they can be being held accountable for breaching the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This is the statute that governs data protection in the UK and was implemented in 2018 as part of wider EU laws.
We understand that the GDPR can be a somewhat mystifying area of law, and many people are unsure what their entitlements under the GDPR actually are. In the case of Virgin Media data breach, many affected victims may not even be aware of their right to claim compensation. We are here to alert everyone who had their data exposed as to their legal rights.
The downfall of Virgin Media? Trust in breached companies can fall
It is undoubtable that customer trust in breached companies can fall after a data incident, and telecoms giant Virgin Media is no exception.
Responsible for one of the most infamous and large-scale data breaches that came to light in 2020, Virgin Media hit the headlines when it was revealed that the information of 900,000 people, mostly customers, had been exposed for around 10 months after a database was left unsecured.
This infamy has brought about significant repercussions for the company; not only in the form of damning news coverage, but also by way of the legal action we have launched. We are a leading consumer rights and data compensation law firm taking action against Virgin Media, and you can join our group action now if you have been affected by this data leak and wish to claim compensation.
Make sure to join the Virgin Media Group Action before it is too late
Make sure that you join the Virgin Media Group Action as soon as you can. There may be some big developments taking place in 2021, and you do not want to miss your chance to claim.
There are plenty of good reasons to claim, and with our No Win, No Fee representation on offer, what have you got to lose?
As a leading firm of consumer action and data breach compensation experts, we are here to help. Starting your legal case is simple and easy with our website here, and as the representatives of thousands of clients in dozens of group and multi-party actions, we are well established to help you now.
The Virgin Media data leak and what 2021 holds
The Virgin Media data leak was one of many that took place in 2020 as we continue to see a huge surge in breaches and cyberattacks taking place.
We are now more than two years on from the introduction of the GDPR that ought to have acted as a clear deterrent to avoid these kinds of avoidable data leaks taking place. Despite the power of the new regulations, we continue to see a substantial number of breaches, and we are left wondering if the situation will ever relent.
One key thing to know is that the GDPR can empower victims of a data breach to be able to claim compensation. Although the deterrent element of the law may not be working as effectively as it should be, the power for consumers to take action remains in place.
Virgin Media incident and how you can claim for a human error data breach
When an incident occurs, it is often termed as a “human error data breach”, and this term has been applied to the Virgin Media data leak uncovered earlier this year.
Human error data breaches occur regularly and can cause a great deal of harm, which is why they are important to highlight. It is vital to know that you can claim compensation for a human error data breach, and we will explain this here today.
Data breaches of any nature can be extremely serious, putting individuals at risk by exposing their highly sensitive personal data. The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) is in place to protect individual’s data and ensure organisations face serious consequences for causing a breach. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) can investigate the circumstances of each breach and place fines on organisations, relevant to the seriousness of the breach.
The GDPR and compensation claims for the Virgin Media data breach
Victims of the Virgin Media data breach are being urged to step forward and use the GDPR and compensation claims process before it is too late.
Your Lawyers has launched a Virgin Media Data Breach Group Action claim and is representing a large group of victims for the incident. We encourage anyone who has yet to sign-up for a legal case to join and use the GDPR and compensation claims process now to receive some form of justice for what they have endured.
The Virgin Media data breach stemmed from an ‘incorrectly configured’ database as a result of employee error, which left 900,000 victims’ data exposed online for a ten-month period. The data was made available between April 2019 and February 2020. After further investigation, it was found that the database had been accessed by an unknown third party at least once during this breach period.
Legal advice for victims of the Virgin Media data breach
Here is some legal advice for victims of the Virgin Media data breach, so you can see what you could be entitled to claim for and how the legal action can work.
Victims could be entitled to make a claim for data breach compensation with us on a No Win, No Fee basis, and now is the time to sign-up if you have not done so already.
If you have received confirmation that you have been affected by the leak, you may be eligible to join the Virgin Media data breach compensation action that we have launched. It is looking likely that this will form into a formal Group Litigation Order (GLO) case with the court, which is why we are urging people to take action now.
