Category: About the Data Breach
Virgin Media: claim compensation as a victim of a data breach
If you have been the victim of a data breach, you could be entitled to claim compensation. Victims of the Virgin Media data leak are already claiming in our group action, and you could too.
There are usually deadlines to join cases like this, so do not miss out and leave it too late to start your case. It is really easy to get started, and all you need to do is complete a few forms on our dedicated website here now.
We are confident that we will be able to succeed with our legal action, which is why we are offering No Win, No Fee legal representation.
Compensation for consumer data breaches: Virgin Media
Consumer data breaches can often be large events where many thousands of people are affected. We saw this with the Virgin Media data leak that was discovered in 2020, where some 900,000 people were affected when their personal information was exposed.
People can come together to join their claims into one powerful action, and we are doing this for those affected by the Virgin Media data leak. This can help us as specialist lawyers to take on some of the biggest companies in the world, which is exactly what we can do.
We represent thousands of people involved in group actions pursuing damages for consumer data breaches. It is easy to join the Virgin Media compensation action by completing a few simple forms here now.
Compensation from being complacent about data protection
It can be argued that the Virgin Media data leak that was discovered in early 2020 is an example of how being complacent about data protection can cause significant problems.
In this event, it was discovered by a third-party security researcher that a database containing the details of some 900,000 people was accessible online. Most of the people whose information was on the database were customers, but there were also some others in there as well. It was found that the database had been accessible for a period of 10 months between April 2019 and February 2020. And, during that time, at least one unknown third party is understood to have accessed the compromised database.
What this meant is that a staggering 900,000 people lost control over their personal information. As a result of this event, thousands of people have signed up to join our action for compensation, and you may still be eligible to start your case here now.
Data and passwords found on the dark web
One of the reasons as to why we are so concerned when we see privacy breaches like the Virgin Media one that we represent thousands of people for is because of data like passwords found on the dark web.
When information is hacked, it can often end up on the dark web for sale for criminals to then exploit. Whilst the Virgin Media data leak was not understood to have included passwords, it did include enough data for people to be exploited. And that can be enough for people to fall victim to crime and suffer as a result.
You can join the Virgin Media data breach group compensation action here now.
Second anniversary of the Virgin Media data breach revelations
This month marks the second anniversary of the news hitting the headlines that Virgin Media had suffered a major data leak, with breach notifications being sent to victims.
We were contacted right away by concerned victims. As we are open on most weekends, we were able to advise people immediately who had been receiving notifications on the Friday. Right away, our expert legal team knew that this was a major data breach that required us to launch a legal group action, and that is exactly what we did.
Now, as we mark the second anniversary of the news of the Virgin Media data breach, we have made significant progress for the thousands of clients that we act for. There is still time to claim at the time of this blog, but we urge you to start your claim for compensation as a matter of urgency.
Compensation when information is shared without consent
Victims could be eligible to claim data breach compensation when information is shared without consent, and this can include the Virgin Media data leak.
In the Virgin Media data breach, some 900,000 people – mainly customers – had their personal details exposed. A marketing database had been left unsecured and was accessible online for a period of 10 months between April 2019 and February 2020. The exposed information was discovered by a third-party security researcher, and it was confirmed that at least one unknown third-party had also accessed the data during the breach period.
We are representing thousands of victims claiming compensation in the Virgin Media data breach group action. If you have yet to join the case, you can do so here now.
Claim data leak distress compensation – Virgin Media leak
You could be eligible to claim data leak distress compensation if you are one of the 900,000 people affected by the Virgin Media data breach that was revealed in 2020.
As long as you have received notification that you have been affected by the data leak, we should be able to represent you for a case on a No Win, No Fee basis. All you need to do is complete the forms here now and you can get started with your claim right away.
Data breach group action cases – Virgin Media leak
Your Lawyers specialise in data breach group action cases, and one of the major ones that we are leading a fight for justice for is for victims of the Virgin Media data leak.
If you have been affected by the Virgin Media data leak, we may be able to represent you for a legal case on a No Win, No Fee basis. You can start your claim here now.
First GDPR fine – data breaches and financial penalties
The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) was introduced in the UK in 2018 as a means of updating existing data protection law. This important piece of legislation means that all organisations and individuals that store and process the personal data of others are obliged to comply with designated principles. Where they fail to do so, they could be found responsible for a data protection breach. In such cases, a data controller can face its first GDPR fine.
The ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) is responsible for the enforcement of data protection law in the UK and has the power to impose financial penalties on companies that have failed to keep personal information secure. This power has been used in a number of high-profile data breach cases in the past few years, in which some data controllers have faced GDPR fines in the millions of pounds mark.
Alongside action by regulators, we believe it is important that victims are fairly compensated for the data breaches that they have been involved in. Those affected by the Virgin Media data breach, which involved the exposure of around 900,000 people’s personal information, can be eligible to join our group action against the company to fight for the compensation we say that they deserve.
Fraud from data breaches – the real threat
As with many data leaks and incidents, fraud from data breaches is a real risk that could affect the victims. This could be the same for victims affected by the Virgin Media data leak.
Even a little information can go a long way, and criminals are becoming increasingly clever when it comes to the tactics that they use to try to steal and exploit personal information. Take it from a leading firm of consumer action and data breach lawyers – if your personal information is ever exposed, you need to be vigilant.
The risks are very real!
