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SIXT data breach
August 30, 2022

SIXT Data Breach Cyberattack Legal Advice

The SIXT data breach is understood to have stemmed from a cyberattack with those who have potentially been affected being notified about what has happened.

We have already started legal action having been contacted for help by concerned victims of this data breach, and we have agreed to work on a No Win, No Fee basis for them. If you have received confirmation that you have been affected by this incident, please do not hesitate to contact our team for free, no-obligation legal advice here now.

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Arden University data breach
August 22, 2022

Arden University Data Breach – Claim Compensation on a No Win, No Fee

Important security notices are being issued to those who may potentially be affected by the Arden University data breach and we are taking No Win, No Fee legal action now.

We have already agreed to take forward a number of cases for individuals who have contacted us and we have agreed to work on a No Win, No Fee basis as we believe that victims affected by this incident could be entitled to claim compensation.

The GDPR can entitle victims of a data breach to claim compensation for any distress caused by the loss of control of their personal information. You can speak to our team here now for free, no-obligation legal advice.

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data for sale online
July 18, 2022

Data for sale online – claim compensation

Date of sale online is a modern problem that can affect millions of people worldwide. If your personal information has been exposed as a result of a data breach, you could be entitled to claim compensation.

For eligible clients, we are happy to be able to offer No Win, No Fee legal representation. As long as we consider that you have a good enough chance of being able to secure compensation, we may be able to represent you this way.

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fourth anniversary of the GDPR
June 20, 2022

The fourth anniversary of the GDPR has passed!

It seems hard to believe that the fourth anniversary of the GDPR recently passed last month. To coin an old cliché, time really does fly sometimes!

The GDPR brought with it the expectation of much better data protection in an increasingly digitised society. Whilst we have seen some betterment, there have been swathes of events and breaches that have led to people claiming compensation using it as well.

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health data breach claims
June 06, 2022

Health data breach claims for compensation

Health data breach claims for compensation are one of the most serious types of privacy incidents that we represent people for, and we can help victims with cases now on a No Win, No Fee basis.

We often find that these types of cases can have some of the worst impact on the victims, which is why it is so important that people understand the rights that they have. The law is on our side and we – as specialist Data Breach Lawyers – are here to help.

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GDPR Regulations deleting information
May 30, 2022

Data snooping attacks – claiming compensation

Data snooping attacks can come in a few different forms, and they can be something that the victim could be eligible to claim compensation for on a No Win, No Fee basis.

With any kind of snooping and/or cyberattack event, we do need to investigate a case to determine if there is a legal case to pursue. If we believe that there is, we may be able to represent you for a data breach claim now on a No Win, No Fee basis.

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By Matt
year of data breaches
May 02, 2022

Take action following a data breach: how we help you

It is important to take action following a data breach. As a victim whose personal information has been misused or exposed, you have rights.

We know, as leading Data Breach Lawyers, just how badly people can suffer when they have lost control over their personal information. The law is also on your side, and it can be used to pursue damages when you have been wronged due to a privacy misuse or exposure event.

For eligible clients, we are proud to be able to offer No Win, No Fee legal representation.

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council data breaches
April 25, 2022

Data breach group actions: claiming compensation

You could be entitled to claim compensation by engaging in one of our data breach group actions, and we can offer No Win, No Fee legal representation for eligible clients.

Thousands of people can come together to claim as part of a single action, and each one could be entitled to receive potentially thousands of pounds in damages. We are experts in this area of law, and the team is always happy to speak to people about joining current actions or to discuss potential new actions.

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anti-virus software
April 18, 2022

Billions of exposed information harms victims

 

As the growth of digital consumerism continues, we are sharing our personal information with an increasing number of online retailers and companies, both in the public and private sectors. Often, disclosing such details can be a requirement of making online purchases and orders, and since it has become the norm, we think little of this disclosure. But with billions of exposed information records circulating online, disclosing your data to third parties can bring about security risks.

In fact, there is a huge network of cybercriminals seeking to take advantage of the aggregation of personal information by organisations and businesses alike. Within company databases and online payment systems there can, unfortunately, be vulnerabilities. Hackers may be able to exploit them in order to steal personal information.

Though cybercriminals bear responsibility for data theft and misuse, it is also up to data controllers to protect the personal information in their possession. As such, where they fail to do so, they can be responsible for a breach of data protection law. To account for this injustice, you could be eligible to make a data breach compensation claim now on a No Win, No Fee basis.

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Virgin Media data breach action
April 11, 2022

Compensation for a leak of private medical information

You could be eligible to claim compensation if you have suffered due to the leak of private medical information, and we know that the impact can be substantial.

As Leading Data Breach Lawyers, we have been fighting for justice for thousands of privacy breach clients since 2014. Our specialist team has recovered over £1m in data breach damages for mostly individual clients to date, and we continue to lead the way for justice when people suffer due to their personal information being misused or exposed.

Our experience speaks for itself. It’s why we know just how severe a medical data leak can be, and how you can trust in us to fight for your right to justice now.

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By Matt
court deadline judge
March 14, 2022

Virgin Media data leak: two years on

We are now two years on since news of the Virgin Media data leak first hit the headlines, and we continue to represent thousands of victims claiming with us on a No Win, No Fee basis.

The data breach affected some 900,000 people, most of whom were customers, and it stemmed from a marketing database being left unsecured and accessible online. During the data breach period that lasted between April 2019 and February 2020, at least one unknown third party is understood to have accessed the data, and the breach was only discovered by an independent security researcher.

Not long after the discovery of the data leak, victims were contacted, and we then received inquiries from those affected asking us for help and advice to claim compensation.

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Credit Debit Card Hacked
February 14, 2022

Data protection breaches and compensation claims

In a world of digital consumerism, we are constantly disclosing personal information online for purposes such as purchasing goods and services, signing up for marketing emails, and making job applications. As a result, there are likely dozens of companies that are in possession of our personal information, kept in digital format in huge databases. Unfortunately, while many data stores are kept secure in order to comply with data protection law, other companies fail to sufficiently protect their data subjects’ information. There are, therefore, many people falling victim to data protection breaches and compensation claims can provide a route to justice.

As specialists in data protection, we believe that some data controllers are still not taking their legal obligations seriously. Consumers are already at a risk of cybercrime, so it is unacceptable that supposedly legitimate and reputable companies are exposing victims to further security risks.

If you have had your data compromised by a third-party organisation, you should not suffer in silence. In accordance with data protection law, you can assert your rights by pursuing a claim for compensation for any injustice you may have faced.

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