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derelict Exeter police station
September 22, 2023

Derelict Exeter Police Station Incident: Claiming Data Breach Compensation

The recent incident involving the derelict Exeter police station and the lack of disposal of confidential information is a stark reminder that data breaches can happen anywhere, even in unexpected places.

In an era where the security of personal data is paramount, news of data breaches is deeply concerning. If you have been affected by this incident, it is crucial to understand your rights and how to claim compensation.

In this article, we will delve into the case of the derelict Exeter police station matter and guide you through the process of seeking compensation for data breaches. If you were affected, contact us here now for free, no-obligation legal advice.

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increasing retail data breaches
July 18, 2023

Police releasing information: data breach compensation claim

The police releasing information without authority, reason or consent can constitute a breach of the GDPR, which could allow a victim to claim data breach compensation.

No one is above law. In fact, the police have an incredibly important duty to make sure that they uphold data protection legislation. Any failure on the part of the police to comply with the GDPR could put people at risk, so it is vital that this is recognised.

You can speak to our team to find out if we are able to represent you for a GDPR compensation claim by contacting us here now for free, no-obligation legal advice.

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council data protection failures
July 03, 2023

Compensation for council data protection failures

Victims of council data protection failures could be eligible to recover GDPR compensation and we may be able to represent you for a legal case on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Your Lawyers, as Leading Data Leak Specialists helping victims of privacy matters in England and Wales, could help you to recover thousands of pounds in compensation. Get started by contacting our team for free, no-obligation legal help here now.

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data leaks in the healthcare
June 20, 2023

Data leaks in the healthcare sector

Victims of data leaks in the healthcare sector could be eligible to claim compensation and we may be able to represent you for a legal case on a No Win, No Fee basis.

If the breach has occurred due to some form of negligence, that is when we may be able to help you with a legal case. The best place to start to find out if you could be eligible to make a claim for medical data breach compensation is to contact our team for free, no-obligation legal advice here now.

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inappropriately accessing medical
June 01, 2023

£10,000 settlement: inappropriately accessing medical data

We previously recovered £10,000 in damages for a client whom we represented in a case where there had been an incident of inappropriately accessing medical data that belonged to them.

This was a serious and flagrant breach of GDPR that had a significant impact on our client, which is why we agreed to pursue the case for them on a No Win, No Fee basis. We are pleased that we were able to succeed with the claim and recover substantial damages on behalf of our client.

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special category data breach
May 31, 2023

Special category data breach compensation claims

A special category data breach compensation claim requires the particular expertise and experience of a leading firm of privacy solicitors such as ourselves.

We may be able to represent you for a case of this nature on a No Win, No Fee basis. You can contact our team for free, no-obligation legal advice about your prospects of pursuing a case here now.

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details of accident
March 27, 2023

Details of accident victims: breaches and leaks

Unfortunately, there have been many incidents where the details of accident victims have been passed on to people or companies when they should not have been.

The misuse of any private information that a person has access to can constitute a breach of the GDPR. Any breach of the GDPR can allow any victim whose information has been misused or exposed to claim compensation, and you can speak to our team for free, no-obligation legal advice here now.

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Southend-on-Sea City Council data breach
February 28, 2023

GDPR fines are separate to compensation – claim now

It is important to understand that GDPR fines are separate to compensation claims, particularly in relation to monetary penalty amounts and valuations and pay-outs in privacy cases.

We advise about the separation below. To speak to our team for free, no-obligation legal advice now, please do not hesitate to contact us here.

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education sector data breaches
February 07, 2023

Education sector data breaches – compensation advice

Education sector data breaches can be significant and can have a substantial impact on those who are affected, which is why we can represent victims on a No Win, No Fee basis for a legal case.

Your Lawyers, as Leading Privacy Claims experts, will always fight tooth and nail for anyone’s right to pursue compensation when we believe that there is a case to answer. You can speak to our legal team for a chat about your options for pursuing a potential claim here now.

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medical records disclosed without consent
December 21, 2022

Claiming compensation for unauthorised access of your information

If there has been unauthorised access of your personal information, you could be entitled to pursue a data breach compensation claim now on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Unauthorised accessing and snooping events can constitute a breach of the GDPR. The best thing to do is contact our team for free, no-obligation legal advice to find out if we can help you start a case today.

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