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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.
Misuse of Credit Card or Bank Account Details: Data breaches are increasingly common, exposing personal and financial information to cybercriminals. If your credit card or bank account details have been misused due to a data breach, you may be entitled to significant compensation.
At The Data Leak Lawyers, we specialise in helping victims claim thousands of pounds for their losses. Here, we break down the essential steps to claiming compensation, why financial misuse is so serious, and how we can help.
If your data has been exposed or accessed without your consent, you may have been a victim of a GDPR violation.
With the rise of digital data storage, the risk of sensitive personal information being mishandled has grown significantly. At The Data Leak Lawyers, we specialise in helping individuals claim compensation for data breaches, including those caused by employers. Victims could be entitled to claim thousands of pounds depending on the severity of the breach and the distress caused.
In this article, we explore what constitutes a GDPR violation, explain cases involving the breach of the Data Protection Act by an employer, and show how we can help you seek justice.
The Data Leak Lawyers settlement for unauthorised access to GP records: we pride ourselves on being leaders in representing victims of data breaches and unauthorised information access.
In a case we won, we secured a substantial settlement for unauthorised access to GP records, recovering over £10,000 in damages for our client. This outcome demonstrates our commitment to ensuring that victims of such serious data privacy violations receive the compensation they deserve.
Unauthorised access to personal medical information is a breach of trust and a violation of data protection laws. Below, we outline the case details and discuss how victims of similar breaches can take action.
At The Data Leak Lawyers, we specialise in helping victims of data breaches, such as the North Tyneside Council data breach, to claim compensation for the harm caused by errors.
In December 2024, North Tyneside Council was reportedly involved in a data breach that exposed the email addresses of 143 parents of disabled children. The breach reportedly occurred when a council email was sent to multiple recipients without properly using the blind carbon copy (bcc) function, meaning the personal email addresses of all recipients were visible to everyone on the list.
This type of incident, whilst sometimes deemed “low risk” by organisations, can have serious privacy implications and cause distress to those affected. Victims in similar cases have successfully claimed thousands of pounds in compensation, and if you were affected by this breach, you could be entitled to a significant payout too.
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.
If you have been affected by a medical records breach, you may be entitled to significant compensation, potentially amounting to thousands of pounds.
A breach of medical records can have serious implications for victims, exposing sensitive personal information to unauthorised parties. At The Data Leak Lawyers, we specialise in assisting victims of data breaches, ensuring that those affected receive the justice they deserve.
This article explains how you can claim compensation for a medical records breach and the role of key incidents such as the NHS cyberattack issues in 2020.
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.
Data breaches are a growing concern in today’s digital world, where our personal information is often at risk. The inappropriate use of sensitive data can have serious repercussions, ranging from financial losses to emotional distress.
Victims of such breaches have a right to justice, and The Data Leak Lawyers is here to help you claim thousands of pounds in compensation.
In this article, we can explore what constitutes the inappropriate use of sensitive data, how you can sue the NHS for a data breach, and why choosing The Data Leak Lawyers ensures you get the compensation you deserve.
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.
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