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May 04, 2023

£15,000 settlement: data leak of spreadsheet attached to email

We were previously able to resolve a claim for a client of ours for the sum of £15,000 in damages after a spreadsheet attached to an email exposed personal information.

We can tell you as leading privacy compensation experts that, unfortunately, this kind of event can be quite common in occurrence. There is no excuse for such a data leak to happen, and we are pleased that we were able to resolve this particular case in our client’s favour and with such a positive settlement result achieved.

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April 24, 2023

The major impact of phishing scams

The major impact of phishing scams on people can be significant, which is why we can represent victims of a data breach on a No Win, No Fee basis for a legal case.

Read on for some advice below, or contact our team here now for free, no-obligation legal help in respect of your situation to see if we can represent you for a legal case now.

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context of a data
April 13, 2023

The context of a data breach: why a £20,000 settlement?

The context of a data breach is incredibly important to consider, and is why some claims can settle for much higher values than others, such as a previous one we resolved for £20,000.

Ultimately, a claim for compensation is about assessing the impact that has been caused to a data breach victim. This can differ from person to person, and the context of an incident is one of the key things we need to consider, as we will outline below.

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privacy compensation for police
April 11, 2023

Privacy compensation for police data breaches and leaks

You could be entitled to pursue privacy compensation for police data breaches, leaks and hacks, and we may be able to represent you for a legal case on a No Win, No Fee basis.

At Your Lawyers, we are a leading firm of privacy compensation specialists, and you can talk to our team for free, no-obligation legal advice here now.

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staying ahead of the hackers
April 05, 2023

Staying ahead of the hackers and claims for compensation

It is important for IT security experts and organisations to make sure that they are staying ahead of the hackers to prevent information from being misused or exposed.

Any failure to do so could allow the victim whose information has been misused or exposed in a data breach event to claim GDPR compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis. Read on for some advice, and contact our leading team here now for free, no-obligation help in respect of your situation.

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cyberattacks at property firms
April 03, 2023

Cyberattacks at property firms

Property firms are sometimes highlighted as targets for cyberattacks given that the data they hold could be of significant value to cybercriminals. This is due to the extent of personal information that needs to be recorded to manage properties and complete buying and renting transactions. Cyberattacks at property firms can, therefore, represent a significant threat to data security, which is why it is vital for these companies to ensure that they have appropriate data protection procedures and cybersecurity measures in place.

Successful cyberattacks at property firms could result in fraud, scams and significant distress for the victims, so we are here to help those affected through such a difficult situation. We have represented many victims of data exposure for compensation claims, allowing victims to achieve justice for any harm caused.

If you wish to take action after a data breach, making a claim is a key means of holding those who caused the incident to account.

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cyberattacks affecting employees
March 23, 2023

Cyberattacks affecting employees

When cyberattacks hit businesses and other organisations, it is often the impact on customers that is considered, given that the exposure of their information can cause serious implications, both for them and for the reputation of the hacked organisation. Yet cyberattacks affecting employees can be equally severe, as their employers often hold extensive personal information about them.

As an employee, a data breach by your employer can put you in an uncomfortable position, leaving you unsure about what action you can take. It may feel difficult to hold your employer accountable for a cybersecurity incident but, if your data has been compromised by their actions or inaction, you may be able to make a data breach compensation claim.

At Your Lawyers – The Data Leak Lawyers – we have been representing claimants for matters relating to data privacy since 2014, honing our expertise in this still-developing area of law. We strongly believe that anyone who has been affected by a data breach should be able to access legal representation. If your privacy has been compromised by a data controller, contact us to receive free, no-obligation advice about your potential claim.

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risks of emailing data
March 14, 2023

Risks of emailing data leading to breaches

The risks of emailing data that leads to breaches, leaks and hacks can be considerable. Victims can be eligible to pursue compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis using the GDPR.

Read on for some advice about the issues that are being faced and the risks involved. For help and advice, please do not hesitate to contact our leading team here now.

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WH Smith cyberattack
March 13, 2023

WH Smith cyberattack – employee information targeted

It is understood that the WH Smith cyberattack resulted in the information of current and former employees being targeted, and possibly misused and exposed.

If it is the case that there was more that the company should have done to have protected the information that has been affected, they could be liable and they could be in breach of the GDPR. Any organisation in breach of the GDPR may be responsible for compensating victims.

You can speak to our team for free, no-obligation legal help here now.

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phishing scams leading to
March 01, 2023

Compensation for phishing scams leading to data exposure

You could be eligible to claim compensation for phishing scams leading to data exposure if your information has been affected. We may be able to represent you for a legal case on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Read on for some more advice, or contact our team here now for free, no-obligation legal help in respect to pursuing a case now.

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