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Despite the growing importance of cybersecurity and data protection, many companies still fail to comprehend the seriousness of data leaks. Countless data breach incidents are reported every day, and even damning press coverage does not seem to persuade companies to improve their data protection efforts.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, vast numbers of victims are on the receiving end of data leaks every day, and they know the consequences all too well. The stress and anxiety of a data breach can be a severe impact in itself, without the added possibility of cybercrime.<\/p>\n

We believe that it is important to take action to ensure that companies grasp how important data protection is, and data breach claims can allow victims to hold data controllers to account. In our Virgin Media group action, we are aiming to recover compensation for thousands of claimants, all of whom had their data exposed due to Virgin Media\u2019s negligence. If you were affected by the breach, you can sign up now to make your claim.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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What happens when companies ignore the seriousness of data leaks?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There have been a number of changes in recent years that have raised awareness of the importance of data protection. Data breach incidents are publicised frequently by local and national media outlets, and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was introduced in 2018 to update legislation for the digital age.<\/p>\n

However, the increased awareness of data privacy concerns does not seem to have resulted in lasting organisational change within some companies. When a data breach does occur, it is often the result of a failure to update technology, maintaining cybersecurity, or to train employees. A failure to recognise the seriousness of data leaks can mean that these important strategies are not enacted.<\/p>\n

What can victims do? <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Victims experience the seriousness of data leaks first hand, often suffering distress at the knowledge that their personal information has been exposed, along with potential risks of fraud due to the cybercriminals who may misuse their information. By making a data breach claim, victims could be eligible to recover compensation for any harmful effects of the incident.<\/p>\n

It can also be possible for victims to claim for their involvement in the breach alone, and we expect that the majority of claimants in our Virgin Media group action will primarily be looking to recover compensation for distress rather than financial losses.<\/p>\n

Join the Virgin Media group action<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ever since the Virgin Media data breach was revealed, we have been working hard to take on claimants and investigate the incident to ensure that we can hold Virgin Media to account. If companies fail to recognise the seriousness of data leaks and do not look out for their customers, the financial impact of compensation claims can help to dissuade them from acting in the same way again.<\/p>\n

We are offering No Win, No Fee representation to all eligible Virgin Media claimants. Anyone who was affected by the breach can go to our online form now to confirm their eligibility and register their claim.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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