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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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October 31, 2022

Unlawfully Accessing Patient Records: Compensation Claim Advice

Unlawfully accessing patient records can not only amount to an illegal act, but can also pave the way for the victim whose information has been misused and/or exposed to claim data breach compensation.

Victims could be eligible to claim damages on a No Win, No Fee basis with our leading team of privacy compensation specialists. We are happy to provide free, no-obligation legal advice if you have been notified about an incident where your medical records have been unlawfully accessed. We can normally tell you quickly if your situation is one that we can assist with.

You can speak to the team for free, no-obligation legal advice 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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Gloucester City Council GDPR
October 14, 2022

Compensation When Your Personal Details Are Leaked

When your personal details are leaked, the law can entitle you to recover compensation for any distress that you have suffered from that is caused by the loss of control of your information.

Your Lawyers are leading Data Leak Lawyers representing thousands of people claiming compensation for these kinds of incidents. You could be entitled to recover thousands of pounds in damages and we may be able to support you on a No Win, No Fee basis.

You can access free, no-obligation legal advice with our team here now.

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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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contact details in domestic abuse matters
October 05, 2022

Unauthorised access in a local authority council data breach

Unauthorised access in a local authority setting could result in significant distress being suffered by the victim. This can be a breach of the GDPR and could allow the person to pursue a compensation claim.

Your Lawyers, as Leading Data Leak Lawyers, represent thousands of people engaged in compensation cases for privacy breaches and we may be able to help you too. We can offer No Win, No Fee legal representation to eligible clients and you could be owed thousands of pounds in compensation.

You can talk to our team for specialist advice and help here now on a completely free and no-obligation basis.

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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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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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