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medical records disclosed without consent
November 23, 2023

Data Breach Compensation: Over £8,500 for Medical Records Disclosed Without Consent

Medical records disclosed without consent can amount to a significant breach of privacy, and it is right that victims should pursue justice for such an event.

In an age where our most sensitive information is stored electronically, ensuring the security of personal data is of paramount importance. However, breaches can and do occur, leaving individuals exposed and violated. One particularly distressing breach involves the unauthorised disclosure of medical records. At The Data Leak Lawyers, we understand the gravity of this kind of violation and are committed to helping victims secure the compensation they deserve.

In this article, we will delve into a success story of ours, where we secured a significant settlement of over £8,500 for a client whose medical records were disclosed without consent. Join us as we explore the process, and learn how you too could claim your rightful compensation.

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healthcare data leak defence
November 14, 2023

Falling short: Healthcare Data Leak Defence and Claiming Compensation

Healthcare data leak defence is paramount for protecting sensitive healthcare information. It is of the utmost importance to avoid serious data breaches.

Unfortunately, breaches still occur, leaving individuals vulnerable. At The Data Leak Lawyers, we specialise in healthcare data leak compensation cases. In this article, we will delve into the crucial steps in claiming compensation for healthcare data breaches, focusing on the failures in respect of healthcare data leak defence to guide you through the process.

Need help and advice about pursuing privacy compensation? Speak to our legal team here now.

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consequences of medical data breaches
November 10, 2023

Consequences of Medical Data Breaches: Claiming Compensation

In an age where the sanctity of personal information is paramount, the consequences of medical data breaches have become a cause for concern.

These breaches not only jeopardise individual privacy but can also expose patients to various forms of harm. At The Data Leak Lawyers, we recognise the gravity of these breaches and are committed to helping individuals claim the compensation they deserve in the wake of such incidents.

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loss of medical information
November 08, 2023

Pursuing Data Breach Compensation: Loss of Medical Information

At The Data Leak Lawyers, we understand the gravity of a data breach, particularly when it involves the loss of medical information.

In an age where digital information plays a pivotal role in our lives, safeguarding sensitive data, especially medical information, is of paramount importance. In this guide, we will delve into the steps you can take to claim data breach compensation, with an additional focus on instances concerning the NHS.

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medical data misuse at work
October 12, 2023

Securing Compensation for Medical Data Misuse at Work: £10,000 Settlement

Your Lawyers previously secured a settlement of £10,000 for a client that our team represented for medical data misuse at work.

In today’s digital age, the protection of personal data is of paramount importance. Unfortunately, instances of data breaches and misuse can occur, leading to severe consequences for individuals.

This article, presented by Your Lawyers – The Data Leak Lawyers – explores the significant issue of medical data misuse at the workplace. We delve into a real case where we secured a noteworthy £10,000 settlement for a client whose medical information was misused in a professional setting.

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outsourcing public services
October 02, 2023

Outsourcing Public Services and Data Breach Compensation

In the modern landscape of public administration, outsourcing public services has become a common practice, but the risk of data breaches can be very real.

The perceived benefits of efficiency and cost-effectiveness can sometimes be accompanied by challenges, such as data breaches. When sensitive information is mishandled, individuals’ privacy can be compromised.

Read on for some advice as we delve into the realm of outsourcing public services and shed light on the steps you can take, including seeking compensation in cases of local authority data breaches. You can contact our team for free, no-obligation legal help about starting a privacy compensation case here now.

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missing patient paperwork
September 28, 2023

Data Breach Compensation: Missing Patient Paperwork

In recent times, cases of missing patient paperwork have raised significant concerns regarding data security within the healthcare sector.

The repercussions of such incidents can be far-reaching, affecting both patients and healthcare providers. At The Data Leak Lawyers, we understand the gravity of these situations, and we are here to guide you through the process of claiming data breach compensation.

Make sure to contact us for free, no-obligation legal help about starting a claim for compensation here now.

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NHS cybersecurity breaches
September 19, 2023

NHS cybersecurity breaches – claiming compensation

Victims of NHS cybersecurity breaches could be entitled to claim privacy compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis with our leading team of expert solicitors.

Any breach of the GDPR could pave the way for victims to be eligible to claim damages. The first place to start to find out if you could be entitled to claim is to contact us for free, no-obligation legal help here now.

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inappropriate access to information
September 13, 2023

Inappropriate access to information – £8,000 settlement secured

Inappropriate access to information can cause considerable distress to victims of data breaches of this nature. We previously recovered £8,000 for a client we represented.

The law recognises that we have a right to privacy, so when people flagrantly disregard their duties when it comes to access to information, that can constitute a breach of the GDPR. When that happens, victims could be eligible to pursue compensation, and we may be able to help with this now.

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snooping data breach pay-outs
September 07, 2023

Snooping data breach pay-outs: recovery of almost £10,000

Snooping data breach pay-outs can lead to significant compensation, and one such incident we helped a client with involved a settlement of almost £10,000 being secured.

In many cases, it is healthcare information that is snooped on by people working for hospitals or GP surgeries. Such incidents can constitute a clear breach of the GDPR and should never happen in the first place. If they do occur, victims could be entitled to pursue a privacy compensation claim and we, as Leading Data Leak Lawyers, may be able to help.

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