Breaches leading to data for sale online
Criminals posting data for sale online could be one of the major risks that can arise from information breaches, leaks and hacks, and the importance of our work fighting for justice for victims is obvious.
This was certainly one of the risks that has been associated with the Virgin Media data leak that affected some 900,000 people, discovered in early 2020. We continue to represent thousands of people claiming compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis for this incident, and you can find out if you are still eligible to join the action by completing a few forms on our website here now.
Compensation if your credit card is hacked
If a credit card is hacked, and the cause of this stems from a data breach, the victim whose information has been exposed or misused could be eligible to claim GDPR compensation.
There does not need to be actual financial details compromised for this kind of event to happen. Even personal details can act as a gateway for criminals to then get access to further information, or dupe people into handing over details. This is why we talk about these risks even in the context of leaks such as the Virgin Media one, where no financial information was exposed.
If you were affected by the Virgin Media data leak, and you have not yet started your claim, find out if you are still in time to pursue a No Win, No Fee case by completing a few forms on our website here now.
Risks of blackmail from a data breach
The risks of blackmail from data breaches can be a significant problem that people can face when information has been exposed, and has fallen into the hands of criminals.
Such events do happen, and they are commonly known as ransomware, which is where criminals will threaten to expose data unless a ransom demand is paid. This can cause significant distress for those who have been affected, and it may go on to cause losses and expenses if data is subsequently misused.
Blackmail events are one of the risks that could have been associated with the Virgin Media data leak. If you were affected by the Virgin Media information exposure event, you can find out if you are still in time to claim by completing a few forms on our website here now.
Cloud technology data breaches
Cloud technology data breaches are set to continue to become an increasing issue, as more of the world continues to become more and more digitised.
When it comes to online information exposure events, the Virgin Media data leak is always one that comes to our mind. We are representing thousands of people pursuing claims in our group action, on a No Win, No Fee basis. If you have yet to join the action, and you are one of the 900,000 people affected by this data leak, you should contact us as soon as you can to find out if you are still eligible to claim.
Virgin Media Leak: careless approach to data protection
The Virgin Media data leak occurred due to what we consider to be a careless approach to data protection, as it was completely avoidable which is why we have launched the group action for compensation that we have.
We represent thousands of people for claims on a No Win, No Fee basis, and you can find out if you are still in time to join the action by completing a few forms on our website here now.
Worried about a data breach? Here’s what to do
If you are worried about a data breach, there are several steps you can take to protect yourself, and there are steps you can take with the law on your side to seek some form of justice for what you have gone through.
The GDPR is the key data protection legislation in the UK that is not just there to govern good practice and management for data being processed and stored, it is also there to serve as punishment if a breach occurs. Whilst the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) can issue monetary penalties, this money is not designed to then filter down to anybody who has been directly impacted by a data breach. Instead, what a victim can do is pursue their own private claim for compensation, and we may be able to represent you on a No Win, No Fee basis.
When it comes to the Virgin Media data leak, you can find out if you are still in time to pursue a claim by completing a few forms on our website here now.
Loss of trust after data breaches – Virgin Media action
The problem with the loss of trust after data breaches is an important consideration for organisations when it comes to their strategies for preventing incidents from happening.
Despite the obvious reputational damage that can be associated with a privacy incident, we constantly see breaches taking place all the time, which is why we represent thousands of people engaged in dozens of group and multi-party cases, as well as in singular claims.
In addition to the loss of trust element, people can be entitled to claim compensation. If you were affected by the Virgin Media data leak, all you need to do is complete a few forms here now to see if you are still in time to pursue a case.
The potentially huge impact of simple data breaches
Even simple data breaches can cause a significant impact on those affected and can involve a large number of people, with the Virgin Media data leak being a case in point.
Too often we see companies dismiss data breaches, leaks and hacks as small things, where they will make comments about the fact that “no financial information” was affected, for example. Even if this is the case, this does not mean that the impact cannot be severe for those who are affected, which is why we pursue No Win, No Fee compensation cases for those who have lost control over their information through no fault of their own.
You can find out if you are still in time to join the Virgin Media compensation action by completing a few forms here now.
Leak of confidential records – Virgin Media breach
leak of confidential recordsPeople affected by the Virgin Media data breach may have faced a leak of confidential records depending on the context of the breach to them, and what data was involved.
Whether this applies to you or not, we are representing thousands of people engaged in claims for compensation pursuing distress damages for the loss of control of their personal information. The GDPR can allow a victim of a leak to claim compensation, and we are making sure that those affected can access some form of justice for what they have had to go through.
We are representing eligible clients on a No Win, No Fee basis, and you can start your claim today to find out if you are still in time to pursue your case.
Virgin Media: free data breach claims assessment
We are providing free data breach claims assessments for those who were affected by the Virgin Media data leak that was discovered in early 2020.
We are representing people engaged in the Virgin Media group action that we have launched where we are pursuing compensation for victims on a No Win, No Fee basis. If you have yet to begin your case, make sure to complete a few forms on the website here now to get started.
