Stolen data breach compensation claims

Operating via the dark web, there is a huge network of hackers and online fraudsters seeking to steal personal information. The theft of a few personal details can open a wealth of possibilities for cybercriminals, which could enable them to carry out all manners of scams and attempts at fraud. While this criminal underworld bears a huge responsibility for the theft of data, businesses and other legitimate organisations must also play a role, as their failure to protect information could leave it vulnerable to misuse. Those affected by this kind of data security negligence may be able to make stolen data breach compensation claims.

When a cyberattack occurs, businesses may lead their customers to believe that they bear no responsibility, blaming the incident on the attackers alone. However, this distortion of a data breach should not mislead you. Ultimately, if a company’s negligence has led to your personal information being stolen, they may have breached data protection law.

In the case of the Virgin Media data breach, we believe that the company should be held accountable for exposing the information of around 900,000 people. Anyone affected by the incident could be eligible to make a compensation claim in our group action.

How can data theft occur?

Cybercriminals may be able to steal data from a business or organisation via a variety of methods. Coordinated hacks can deliberately target company databases, with hackers aiming to steal or take copies of the data. Ransomware, a form of malware that is growing in usage among cybercriminals, could allow criminals to take control of entire networks and systems, and can therefore facilitate data theft.

However, there are also cases in which existing vulnerabilities could allow unauthorised access without the need for targeted cyberattacks. In the Virgin Media data breach, the failure to secure a marketing database left personal information vulnerable for a ten-month period. By neglecting to notice or rectify this error, the company made it much easier for external users to access its systems.

Stolen data breach compensation claims

If your personal information has become vulnerable to theft due to a data breach, you may be able to make a stolen data compensation claim. The law can entitle victims to hold data controllers accountable for any harm that they have caused, whether the damage manifests itself in distress, financial losses, or even a loss of control.

Where many people have suffered in the same data security incident, we can seek to make stolen data breach compensation claims in a group action. Our Virgin Media group could enable thousands of victims to claim and, with these numbers behind us, we can be strong enough to take on the company for the data exposure it has provoked.

Make your claim

Where your data has been exposed or stolen, data breach compensation claims can give you a means of ensuring that justice is served. At Your Lawyers, we have supported thousands of claimants in their fights for justice, using our expertise and bespoke advice to win them the compensation that they deserve.

If you wish to make a claim in the Virgin Media group action, you can sign up today via our online form.

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