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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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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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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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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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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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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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September 28, 2022

Major Go-Ahead cyberattack

There has been a major Go-Ahead cyberattack that was reported at the start of this month, causing disruption to some of the company’s services and systems.

We have been contacted by concerned employees who are worried about whether their information has been misused or exposed as a result of the incident. We have received reports that there have been notifications issued to some employees, although it remains unclear as to whether any information has actually been exposed in the attack or not. As things stand, we are awaiting further information.

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September 22, 2022

Acorn Recruitment data breach compensation

We have been contacted by concerned victims who may have been affected by the Acorn Recruitment data breach, and we have agreed to pursue compensation claims on a No Win, No Fee basis now.

Your Lawyers, as Leading Data Leak Lawyers, are often contacted early by those who have been affected by a new breach, and we have already agreed to take several cases forward for this cyber incident. We believe that there may be a case to answer here, and we have initiated our investigations for those who have contacted us so far.

If you have received the data breach notification from Acorn Recruitment, please do not hesitate to contact our team here now for free, no-obligation legal advice.

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September 21, 2022

Housing Association Data Breaches

Victims can be eligible to claim compensation for housing association data breaches. This is a something that we have particular specialty in given our history in this niche and complex area of law.

Your Lawyers, as Leading Data Leak Lawyers, represent thousands of people engaged in data breach compensation cases. This includes thousands of people who we represent for Group and Multi-Party Actions. We have taken forward group and multi-party actions that include data breaches involving housing associations, and we can offer No Win, No Fee legal representation to eligible claimants.

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

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September 07, 2022

What To Do After a Data Breach – Legal Advice and Help

It can be a worrying time after a data breach, and it is important to make sure that you take steps to protect yourself and know what you can do in terms of legal advice and representation.

The GDPR can entitle you to claim compensation if you have been affected by a data breach and we may be able to represent you for a legal case on a No Win, No Fee basis. We are a leading firm of privacy compensation experts who have been fighting for justice for almost a decade in this niche and complex area of law.

You can contact our team here now for free and no-obligation legal advice today.

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