Why data loss is serious

Despite the recurrent reports of cyberattacks and data breaches in the headlines, there continues to be a lack of awareness about the harmful consequences of data exposure. All businesses and organisations have a legal duty to process and store information securely, but the negligence and inaction of some would suggest that they have failed to recognise that data loss is serious.

For the victims of data breaches, it can be incredibly worrying to know that your data has been exposed to unauthorised access, and their fears are not without reason. Cybercrime is ever-evolving and appears to have been on the rise during the Covid-19 pandemic. Information misuse can often be the key to successful scams and fraud for cybercriminals.

In accordance with UK data protection laws, everyone has a right to expect that their information will be kept safe by the third parties to whom they have disclosed it. In our view, the victims of the Virgin Media data breach have been severely let down, which is why we are helping them to claim compensation in our group action against the company. Anyone affected by the incident can join today to make their claim.

Data loss is serious – what are the consequences of data breaches?

Data loss is serious because of the immediate and long-term repercussions that it can have on those affected. When a company loses or exposes your personal information, it could reach the hands of cybercriminals, who could misuse it in all kinds of ways. They may choose to sell your data on the dark web, use your contact details to target you with scams, or use your information to commit identity fraud.

Moreover, there can be an emotional or psychological impact to data breaches. Having your data exposed can cause you stress or anxiety, and some victims may sustain a recognised psychological injury as a result. In the long term, data loss is serious because it can cause victims to distrust all those to whom they disclose their personal information.

Claims for data breach victims

In the aftermath of a data breach, it can be difficult to know how to take action. Making a data breach claim can allow you to hold the data controller accountable and recover compensation for the harm caused.

For victims of the Virgin Media data breach, as for all data breach claimants, it may be possible to recover compensation for any distress, psychological injuries and financial losses or expenses caused by the incident. Victims may well have suffered loss after falling victim to scammers and fraudsters, who may have used their phone numbers or email addresses to target them.

Join the Virgin Media group action

If you were notified by Virgin Media of your involvement in the data breach, you are among approximately 900,000 victims who may be eligible to claim compensation for the harm caused. As specialists in data breach claims, we know that data loss is serious for the victims, and we want to use our expertise to hold Virgin Media accountable.

You can sign up via our online form today to start your No Win, No Fee claim.

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