What to do after a data breach

In the wake of a data breach, many victims have to endure a period of uncertainty and anxiety, as there is often no way of knowing just how far your exposed data has spread, or whose hands it may have fallen into. It can, therefore, be difficult to know what to do, as so little is within your control.

As specialist data breach lawyers, we are here to support and assist you in this difficult aftermath period, helping you to regain some control of the situation.

Most importantly, it is vital that victims of data breaches know that they can make a stand against those who are responsible for exposing their data. If a third-party organisation failed to sufficiently protect the personal information that you disclosed, they could be liable to pay you compensation should you decide to make a claim. In our group action, we are representing victims of the Virgin Media data breach, helping them to claim the compensation they deserve for the difficulties they have suffered. If you were affected, you can start your claim online today and join the fight for justice.

What to do – immediate actions to take

In the immediate aftermath of a data breach, it is important to take steps to protect yourself from further security risks. For example, if you know that your payment card or bank account information has been compromised by a data breach, it may be necessary to cancel your cards. As such, it is vital that you contact your bank as soon as possible for further advice, as they will know what to do to shield your accounts from theft or unauthorised transactions.

Even if you have not had financial data exposed, it is important to be vigilant of security risks, as cybercriminals may use your contact details to contact you with scams and attempts at fraud.

Taking control – making a data breach claim

Although it may be impossible to fully regain control of your data after it has been exposed, and you may be unclear as to what to do, making a data breach claim can enable you to take action against those who have caused you harm. Not only can it hold the data controller responsible, it can also help to dissuade them from acting in the same way again – and others too.

Virgin Media victims, like all data breach victims, could be eligible to recover compensation for the distress they have suffered as a result of the data breach, as well as for any financial losses that may have been caused by scams or fraud resulting from the incident.

Make your Virgin Media data breach claim

In our Virgin Media group action, we are offering No Win, No Fee representation to eligible claimants. All you need to do to join is to confirm that you were notified by Virgin Media of your involvement in the data breach, and then we can get your claim underway.

Having represented thousands of clients for privacy matters since 2014, our experience has led to us playing key roles in major data breach group actions, including the Group Litigation Order against British Airways. If you claim with us, you can trust that we know what to do to win you the compensation you deserve.

Start your Virgin Media data breach claim here today.

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