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November 13, 2023

When Data Falls into the Wrong Hands: Claim Data Breach Compensation

In an age dominated by digital connectivity, the security of our personal data is paramount. Unfortunately, there are instances when data falls into the wrong hands, leading to breaches that can have far-reaching consequences.

At The Data Leak Lawyers, we specialise in helping individuals claim compensation when they have been affected by such breaches. In this article, we will explore the process of claiming data breach compensation, with a reminder about our involvement in representing thousands in the group action for the British Airways data breach of 2018.

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October 18, 2023

Insider Data Breaches: How to Claim Compensation

In an era where data is a valuable commodity, the term “insider data breaches” could send shivers down the spine of organisations and individuals alike.

Such breaches can be catastrophic, compromising sensitive information and causing financial and emotional distress.

At The Data Leak Lawyers, we understand the gravity of insider data breaches and are here to guide you through the process of claiming compensation. If you have lost control of your personal information, you could be eligible to pursue privacy compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis – you can contact us for help here now.

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October 17, 2022

Compensation for recording the wrong information

You could be entitled to claim compensation if you have suffered due to an organisation recording the wrong information about you.

Your Lawyers, as Leading Data Leak Lawyers, are used to representing people who are claiming compensation for inaccurate information being recorded, or the wrong data being sent to the wrong person. You can still be eligible to claim compensation even if the fault is with an employee of an organisation, and we can represent eligible clients on a No Win, No Fee basis.

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

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August 01, 2022

Gloucestershire County Council data breaches

Concerns over Gloucestershire County Council data breaches were in the media following statistics from a Freedom of Information request last year.

Media reports confirmed that the council ranked high in terms of private data breaches in the UK, and we can tell you as a leading firm of data breach compensation experts that it is not uncommon for local authorities to be involved in privacy breaches. Many of the thousands of people that we represent are claiming compensation against councils, and victims of such an incident could be entitled to recover damages on a No Win, No Fee basis.

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July 29, 2022

Human errors and mistakes – data breach claims advice

Human errors and mistakes can be a core factor or an underlying reason as to how a data breach occurs and how information is subsequently misused and/or exposed.

Victims of such a breach can be entitled to claim data breach compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis. Your Lawyers, as leading Data Leek Lawyers, represent thousands of clients, many of whom are claiming damages arising from an incident that involves errors and mistakes.

You can speak to the team here now for free, no-obligation legal advice.

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June 13, 2022

Serious data breach claims for compensation

Serious data breach claims for compensation require the expertise of a specialist law firm used to helping people in this niche and complex area of law to ensure justice is achieved.

It is important to point this out because we are specialist privacy claims lawyers and we know how to maximise your claim for compensation to ensure fair justice is achieved. This is vitally important in an age where the law in respect of data breach claiming is still evolving. The last thing you want is to instruct the wrong law firm for a case like this and lose out on the justice that you are entitled to.

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September 28, 2021

Public Health England data breach concerns and what to do

With the cyber threat facing healthcare organisations across the globe and on a domestic level at a high, a significant Public Health England data breach could easily happen. With cybersecurity and data protection under such scrutiny, it is natural that doubts have been cast over all kinds of data controllers in the healthcare sector.

The spike in cyberattacks on the healthcare sector has been a much-reported issue over the past year or so, with a perception that cybercriminals have sought to take advantage of the chaos caused by the coronavirus pandemic. However, it is also true that a vast number of data breaches within the healthcare sector are caused by human error, so healthcare organisations must focus on internal training to ensure that they keep information secure.

If you have been affected by a healthcare data breach, you may be entitled to claim compensation for the harm caused. At Your Lawyers – the Data Leak Lawyers – as leading privacy claims experts, we have years of experience in data breach claims, and we can use our expertise to help you achieve the justice you deserve.

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March 17, 2021

When a third party has failed to protect personal data

If you are ever affected by a data breach or cybersecurity incident caused by a third-party organisation whom you entrusted your information to, it is important that you know what your rights are in the fallout of such an incident. It may feel difficult to stand up to a huge company or local authority, but if a third party has failed to protect personal data, they should be held responsible for their reckless attitude to data protection.

At Your Lawyers – The Data Leak Lawyers – we have been fighting for the rights of data breach victims for many years, aiming to bring justice for the damage that victims have suffered from. Organisations must stand up and take their data protection duties seriously. If they fail to do so, they should be punished as they would be under other areas of the law.

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January 06, 2021

HaveIBeenPwned and increase in hacks and incidents

The HaveIBeenPwned platform watches for breaches and can be used to check email addresses to see if an account linked to that email has been compromised in a data breach.

Over the last few months, HaveIBeenPwned has reported huge numbers of data breaches involving millions of records. This can highlight just how frequently these serious breaches are taking place, which is bad for us all.

Data breaches are becoming an increasing threat in society, particularly with the way 2020 evolved with a huge increase in people working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic. Your Lawyers (T/a The Data Leak Lawyers) are experts in the field of data breach law as a leading firm of compensation experts, and we are always keen to help victims of data breaches and fight for the justice that they deserve. We have helped thousands of victims claim millions in damages, and we may be able to help you too.

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June 17, 2020

Councillors breach data protection laws – rights for victims

Where councillors breach data protection laws, the victim whose information has been misused or exposed can be entitled to bring a claim for compensation.

We represent thousands of victims for cases on a No Win, No Fee basis. One of the most common types of individual cases are for council data breach compensation claims, so we know how bad the impact can be for the victim.

Victims could be eligible to receive thousands of pounds in damages for the distress caused by the misuse of, or loss of control of, their private information. Here’s some brief guidance in terms of who is responsible for a claim when this happens, what you can, and how we can help you today.

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