Claim Compensation for the Careless Approach to Data Protection

You could be entitled to claim compensation in accordance with the GDPR for the careless approach to data protection if this leads to the misuse or exposure of your personal information.

The GDPR is the key legislation that is there for data processors to abide by when it comes to safe practices and procedures for storing and processing information. It is also there to be used for victims to claim compensation in the event that their information has been misused or exposed. If we believe there is a case to answer, we are usually happy to represent our clients on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Our team provides free, no-obligation legal claims assessments and you can speak to them here now for more information.

No excuse for the careless approach to data protection

There is no excuse for the careless approach to data protection which could lead to information being misused or exposed. We have had stringent data protection laws in the UK for quite some time, and the GDPR that came into force in May 2018 was designed to make these regulations and the responsibilities of data processing more robust.

There is plenty of cybersecurity software available, as well as employees or outsourced companies in respect of ensuring for best data protection practices and protection. Ultimately, the law is there, the resources are there, and there should be no excuse for having a careless approach to data protection. This is particularly the case in today’s modern society which is becoming increasingly digitised where we continue to store information more and more on software and servers.

The GDPR and your right to claim compensation

If the careless approach to data protection leads to information being misused and/or exposed, victims could be entitled to claim compensation. The GDPR may entitle the victim to pursue damages for any distress caused by the loss of control of their personal information. If losses and expenses are a factor then these can also be considered, but most people just pursue damages for distress alone.

A distress claim for compensation could allow the victim to recover thousands of pounds in damages. We will often assess the claim based on: the nature of the information that has been affected; how much is involved; and the personal impact on you. Generally speaking, the more sensitive or the greater the volume of information affected, the more a claim could be worth based on the impact and the distress being potentially greater.

We offer free, no-obligation legal advice here now

Our expert legal team is happy to provide free, no-obligation legal advice to anybody who needs to speak to us about claiming GDPR compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis.

All you need to do is contact our team here now and we can assess your claim and we can usually let you know quickly if it is something that we can take forward for you. If you are keen to get the ball rolling right away then you can instruct us on the very first call and we can get the claim set up and started without delay.