Virgin Media and sensitive data being exposed

We witness sensitive data being exposed far too often in this digital age, as hackers develop more sophisticated methods of stealing personal information. However, it is not just that cybercrime is becoming more advanced that is the problem. Companies like Virgin Media that neglect to follow data protection requirements are also contributing to the exposure of personal data.

If you have had sensitive data exposed, you may be able to claim compensation if it is found that the company involved failed to meet their data protection duties. The effects of having your private information exposed can be extremely distressing, but the law is there to support you in your right to sufficient data protection.

Any victims of the Virgin Media data breach still have a chance to claim compensation for the exposure of their personal data. If you believe you have a claim to make, you can sign up to our group action and we can quickly get your claim underway.

The data exposed in the Virgin Media data breach

The Virgin Media data breach led to the exposure of 900,000 people’s personal data, due to a failure to secure a marketing database that had reportedly been incorrectly configured by an employee. The leaked data included email addresses, postal addresses and phone numbers.

While this data may not seem as sensitive as other private information in some other breaches, such as bank account or passport details, this exposed information can still be used for malicious purposes. For example, cybercriminals may choose to use the email addresses to carry out phishing, a common type of fraudulent communication in which criminals pose as reputable companies in emails. These can then be sent to victims in order to trick them into handing over further personal data.

Via this method, cybercriminals can indirectly obtain access to your bank accounts. The important point here is that, if someone with malicious intentions got hold of the exposed Virgin Media data, it could be exploited.

What to do when you experience sensitive data being exposed

Those who have experienced sensitive data being exposed may need to take some immediate safety precautions, such as changing the passwords of affected accounts. However, when you lose control over your personal data, it can be hard to recover the control that you once had. This can mean that it is important to ensure that the third party responsible for the data breach is held responsible.

A compensation claim can be the perfect way to be compensated for the harm that you have suffered, whilst also making sure the guilty party feels the repercussions of their negligence.

We have launched a group action to help victims affected by sensitive data exposure in the Virgin Media data breach. Victims may be entitled to recover compensation for their involvement in the breach, any suffering experienced, and any financial losses or expenses that may have been caused, if applicable.

Join the Virgin Media data breach

When we saw personal data being exposed in the Virgin Media data breach, we were quick to take action; reaching out to victims and forming a group action to fight for justice.

We have years of experience in data breach claims and group actions. We currently sit on the Steering Committee for the first GDPR Group Litigation Order in England and Wales, aiming to hold British Airways to account for their monumental data breaches. Our expertise means that we are well placed to bring Virgin Media claims to fruition.

If you were notified of your involvement in the Virgin Media data breach, you may be eligible to claim compensation – simply complete the online form here to get your claim underway.

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