Claim compensation for breach of mental health data

You could be entitled to claim compensation for any breach of mental health data, and it is important that we can help you make a claim on a No Win, No Fee basis.

It goes without saying that mental health data is some of the most personal and sensitive that there can be about us, which is why it is so important that this kind of information is protected. If it is ever misused or exposed, anyone affected could be eligible to claim compensation – speak to our team for free, no-obligation legal advice here now.

Claim compensation for a breach of mental health data

You could be entitled to claim compensation for a breach of mental health data, and it is important anyone affected by a privacy incident such as this can access the justice that they deserve.

Medical information is some of the most private and sensitive that there can be, and mental health data can be particularly personal and sensitive given the nature of it. This is precisely the kind of information that we would want to remain confidential and want strict control over. As such, any exposure or misuse of such information could have a significant impact on a person who is already very vulnerable. When we pursue a case of this nature, we must recognise that the person affected is already vulnerable, and that a data breach may compound the issues significantly.

When we look to approach how we value a claim for compensation, we will assess factors such as the nature of the information involved, how much is affected, and the context of the breach. We will also look at how the person has been individually affected, as this can differ from person to person. This can also be affected by the mental state of the individual, which is why mental health information, when misused or exposed, can exacerbate pre-existing mental health conditions.

This vital factor is considered in a claim for data breach compensation, and can be taken into account.

Claim NHS data breach compensation now

When it comes to claiming NHS data breach compensation, it is important for people to understand just how badly they can be affected. Some of the highest pay-outs for data breach compensation cases are those involving medical information, which typically means the NHS in the UK.

All organisations have an important duty to protect the information that they store and process. Any failure in this duty can amount to a breach of the GDPR, and any breach of the GDPR can allow somebody who has been affected to claim compensation for any distress caused by the loss of control of their personal information.

What you need to do to start a case

For data breach clients, we can offer No Win, No Fee legal representation where we can write off our legal fees if the case does not succeed, subject to the agreed terms and conditions in place.

The best place to start is to contact our team for free, no-obligation legal advice here now.