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We focus on the latest news surrounding data breaches, leaks and hacks plus daily internet security articles.
We focus on the latest news surrounding data breaches, leaks and hacks plus daily internet security articles.
United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust received a formal reprimand from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in December 2024 due to shortcomings.
Data protection in the healthcare sector is important as breaches can have severe consequences for patients, particularly given the sensitive nature of medical records. Healthcare providers are entrusted with confidential information, and any lapse in data protection can lead to distress, financial loss, and long-term harm.
If you are ever affected by a breach, The Data Leak Lawyers can assist you in claiming compensation.
The Cornwall Council data breach was discovered when a Launceston resident reportedly attempted to use the council’s online booking system to schedule a visit to her local waste and recycling centre.
Instead of seeing their own personal details on the form, she was reportedly presented with the data of other users who had previously tried to book appointments. This incident revealed a significant flaw in the council’s system, indicating a failure to properly secure and handle sensitive data.
Claim arising from financial fraud due to data hacks: Data breaches are an increasing concern in today’s digital world, and the consequences can be severe, particularly when financial fraud occurs as a result of a data hack.
Victims of such breaches may find themselves dealing with fraudulent transactions, identity theft, and the stress of financial uncertainty. Fortunately, The Data Leak Lawyers specialise in helping victims pursue compensation for these situations.
You could be entitled to claim thousands of pounds if you have suffered from financial fraud due to a data hack.
A breach of online account information can cause significant distress and lead to severe financial and emotional consequences.
In recent years, there has been a surge in cases where personal details stored online have been exposed due to poor data security or malicious cyberattacks. Victims of such breaches may be entitled to claim thousands of pounds in compensation, and the team here at The Data Leak Lawyers is here to help.
The findings of this Health and Safety Executive ICO audit: In October 2024, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) conducted a detailed audit of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), evaluating its compliance with key data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018).
The audit report revealed gaps in HSE’s data protection processes, raising concerns about its ability to properly safeguard personal data.
At The Data Leak Lawyers, we specialise in helping victims of data breaches take legal action and recover the compensation they could be entitled to. If you believe your personal information may have been exposed due to inadequate data protection measures at HSE, you could have a case for claiming damages.
In the spotlight – an estate agent breach: At The Data Leak Lawyers, we specialise in holding organisations accountable for mishandling personal data.
In a previous case we settled, we recovered over £12,000 in damages for a client who suffered significant distress after their personal data was leaked by an estate agent. This case highlights the critical importance of protecting sensitive information and demonstrates the legal recourse available to individuals impacted by data breaches.
Breach of duty to protect data: Data breaches can have devastating consequences for individuals, exposing them to risks like identity theft, fraud, and emotional distress.
When organisations fail in their duty to protect data, they may be held accountable for any harm caused. At The Data Leak Lawyers, we specialise in helping victims claim thousands of pounds in compensation.
One area that frequently raises concern is the healthcare sector, where sensitive information is often mishandled, as evidenced by instances such as the NHS data breach fine imposed for failing to safeguard personal data.
The North Tyneside Council data breach reportedly involved the unauthorised disclosure of sensitive email addresses belonging to 143 parents of disabled children.
This incident is understood to have occurred when an email was mistakenly sent with the recipients’ addresses visible in the “CC” field instead of being concealed using the “BCC” field. Although it might seem like a minor error, the consequences of such breaches can cause significant distress and raise concerns about privacy and data security.
North Tyneside Council acknowledged the breach and described it as human error. Despite issuing an apology and deeming the risk to be low, the incident still highlights the importance of adhering to strict data protection practices.
If you have been affected by a third-party vendor data breach, you may be entitled to significant compensation.
In today’s interconnected world, organisations frequently rely on third-party vendors to manage data and services. Unfortunately, this dependency can expose sensitive information to risks, especially when vendors fail to uphold robust security measures.
At The Data Leak Lawyers, we specialise in securing justice for victims of data breaches, helping individuals claim thousands of pounds for the harm caused.
A success story involved a case of inappropriately accessing private information, where we recovered over £14,000 for our client.
At The Data Leak Lawyers, we specialise in representing victims of data breaches, ensuring justice and compensation for those harmed by the misuse of their personal information. This case underscores the serious consequences of data privacy violations and highlights the importance of holding responsible parties accountable.
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