Virgin Media breach: one of the largest data leak compensation actions

As specialists in data breach group actions, we always work hard to recover compensation in the largest data leak actions that arise, and the Virgin Media breach is no different.

When large data breaches occur, the effects can be wide-reaching and devastating for the victims. The accountable company can often take a significant blow to their reputation if they have failed to protect the data of customers or employees. To ensure that they feel the repercussions of their actions, we launch compensation claims for our clients.

We have also played, and continue to play, roles in some of the most high-profile data breach actions in the UK. The Virgin Media group action is one of the largest that is moving forward at the moment, and we are taking on as many of the data breach victims as we can. We aim to hold Virgin Media accountable for their failure to protect personal data, and to win compensation for those affected.

The largest data leak compensation pay-outs

There are lots of different factors that can affect the value of a data leak compensation settlement but, in general, values can be determined by the severity of the breach and the impact on the victims. Sometimes, the sensitivity of the information exposed can mean that the value of the case is greater.

As well as representing victims for some of the largest data leak compensation actions there are, like the Virgin Media Group Action, we are currently representing clients for some of the biggest cyberattacks the UK has ever seen too. This includes the British Airways data breach that affected almost 400,000 UK customers, and the Equifax data breach that affected some 700,000 UK victims.

Victims could collectively be owed billions across these actions, and we are here to fight for their rights to justice.

What could Virgin Media victims be entitled to?

We anticipate that Virgin Media victims could be entitled to thousands of pounds in compensation. Data breach claims can allow victims to pursue damages for both distress and any financial losses or expenses, the latter of which could have been caused if victims were targeted by scams or fraud attacks.

While we are only a short way into the litigation, we have set our initial early estimate for the average compensation at £5,000. For those who have experienced a severe psychological injury as a result of the data breach, the pay-out could be thousands higher. If all the 900,000 victims claim, the total compensation pay-out could be in the billions of pounds mark.

Start your Virgin Media claim

With the potential for one of the largest data leak compensation pay-outs in recent years arising from this action, we believe that our group action against Virgin Media has the strength to hold the company to account.

Each claimant added to our group action can strengthen this force. If you wish to hold Virgin Media to account for their failure to protect your personal data, sign-up today to start your claim. We are willing to take on eligible clients on a No Win, No Fee basis, so you really have nothing to lose by signing up for the representation of our expert data breach team.

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