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consequences of medical data breaches
November 10, 2022

Interserve Group Limited data breach matters: ICO fine

The Interserve Group Limited data breach that occurred in 2020 has resulted in a significant multi-million-pound fine being issued by the UK’s data watchdog, the ICO.

Your Lawyers, as leading privacy claims specialists, are used to helping people whose information has been misused or exposed. Having read information from the report issued by the ICO, it is clear that more could, and should, have been done to have prevented this incident from taking place.

Anybody who has lost control of their personal information through no fault of their own could be entitled to pursue a No Win, No Fee claim for compensation. Our team is available for free, no-obligation legal advice here now.

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steps to take after a data breach
October 26, 2022

Claim compensation for a recruitment agency data breach

You could be entitled to claim compensation for a recruitment agency data breach, and we may be able to represent you for a privacy case on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Your Lawyers, as Leading Data Leak Lawyers, have been fighting for justice for thousands of people engaged in privacy cases for years. Our expertise means that you can be assured when instructing us for our specialist legal services, and you can speak to our expert team for free and confidential advice on a no- obligation basis here now.

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sensitive CSA data breach
October 24, 2022

Claiming compensation for a sophisticated cyberattack

We often see the term used that a “sophisticated cyberattack” has occurred in the wake of a data breach event when notifications are issued to those who may be affected.

As leading privacy claims specialists who have been operating in this niche and complex area of law for so long, we are used to seeing data breach notifications with this kind of language commonly used. We will discuss this matter below of when an event is labelled as “sophisticated”, but the key overview to know is that you could be entitled to claim compensation if you have been the victim of a cyberattack.

The best thing to do is contact our team here now for free, no-obligation legal advice.

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appropriate levels of security
October 11, 2022

Vulnerable websites and apps – data breach compensation claims

Vulnerable websites and apps are a target for cybercriminals to exploit in order to steal information. Victims of such a breach could be entitled to claim compensation in accordance with the GDPR.

Your Lawyers, as Leading Data Leak Lawyers, represent thousands of clients, many of whom have been affected by issues involving vulnerable websites and apps. You could be entitled to claim compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis, and all you need to do is speak to our team here now for free, no-obligation legal advice.

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Riverside data leak
October 10, 2022

Medical devices are at risk of cyberattacks

Medical devices are at risk of cyberattacks as a result of greater connectivity and increased digitisation in today’s modern society.

Your Lawyers, as Leading Data Leak Lawyers, continue to represent increasing numbers of victims of cyberattacks, including thousands of people engaged in group and multi-party actions. We do not see any signs of cybersecurity risks slowing down, and we expect many more hacks and cyberattacks to continue to happen over the next few years and beyond.

Whilst this article is talking about certain risks, victims who have suffered as a result of a cyberattack can be entitled to claim compensation and you can speak to our team for free, no-obligation legal advice here now.

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Ministry of Justice ICO reprimand
October 06, 2022

South Staffordshire PLC data breach

The South Staffordshire PLC data breach reportedly stems from a cyberattack that affects employees and former employees, with payroll information being exposed.

Your Lawyers, as leading privacy claims specialists, has already been contacted by concerned victims and agreed to take claims forward on a No Win, No Fee basis. If you have received notification that you have been affected by this cyberattack, please do not hesitate to contact us for free, no-obligation legal advice here now.

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missing patient paperwork
October 04, 2022

Online gaming data breaches

Online gaming data breaches will likely continue to increase as the industry continues to grow at the rate in which it is doing so, and with monetisation now a significant factor.

Essentially, there is value in not only your information in respect of online gaming but also in the accounts that you hold when it comes to characters and digital assets. Hackers are increasingly targeting such assets because they can make money from selling them on at your expense.

Your Lawyers, as Leading Data Leak Lawyers, represent thousands of people engaged in compensation claims in England and Wales. Find out if we can help you with a data breach compensation case by contacting our team here now.

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October 03, 2022

Retail and hospitality data breach compensation claims

Retail and hospitality data breach compensation claims account for thousands of the clients that we represent here as privacy claims specialists in England and Wales.

We are pursuing compensation claims on a No Win, No Fee basis for eligible clients where we believe that we will be able to recover damages for the impact that a breach has had on them. We are a leading firm of data breach experts who have been working in this niche and complex area of law for a significant period of time; a lot longer than many other firms out there.

You can speak to our team here now for free, no-obligation advice about your rights to pursue damages for a data breach.

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known security vulnerabilities
September 30, 2022

Massive threats from cyberattacks in the UK

There are massive threats from cyberattacks in the UK that organisations face and we, as the people whose information could be misused or exposed, need to be wary of the risks.

Much more needs to be done to make sure that cybersecurity remains a priority in the UK to stop information from falling into the hands of criminals. When the worst happens, victims should know that the GDPR can entitle them to claim compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis – you can contact our expert team for free, no-obligation legal advice here now.

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protect against ransomware
September 28, 2022

Major Go-Ahead cyberattack

There has been a major Go-Ahead cyberattack that was reported at the start of this month, causing disruption to some of the company’s services and systems.

We have been contacted by concerned employees who are worried about whether their information has been misused or exposed as a result of the incident. We have received reports that there have been notifications issued to some employees, although it remains unclear as to whether any information has actually been exposed in the attack or not. As things stand, we are awaiting further information.

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