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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.
There’s been an NHS South Central and West data leak. It’s a familiar story in terms of how the leak has happened and the fact that it appears to have been very preventable.
In this latest incident, thousands of families have reportedly been sent letters encouraging the uptake of flu vaccinations for children. Unfortunately, due to a “mail merge error”, names and addresses for children were somehow mixed up. The result of this is that parents and carers have received information for other people’s children.
Another huge leak that may have been entirely preventable that took place owing to events that have taken place before. NHS data breach compensation claims are one of the most common types of cases we take forward because of how often these kinds of incidents happen, and it’s clear to us that more needs to be done to prevent them from taking place.
The impact of hospital data breaches can be incredibly severe given that we’re talking about some of the most personal and sensitive information there can be.
This can mean that the victims of this kind of medical data breach can suffer more, and it can also mean that hospitals are a bigger target for hackers.
As expert data protection lawyers, we can tell you from years of real experience in fighting for the rights of data breach victims that these kinds of legal cases need a specific approach. When it comes to sensitive medical data that has been exposed, data breach compensation amounts can be higher, and it takes specialist lawyers like us to make sure you get the best representation possible.
If your medical records are lost, you may be entitled to bring a legal case for compensation as a result of any understandable distress that can be caused.
When we think of medical data breach compensation claims, many people think of the obvious exposure and misuse incidents. But the loss of medical records can still be a loss of control of personal and sensitive information, and such incidents must be treated with same seriousness. The distress that can be suffered can be just as bad, especially when people are left with no idea as to where their private data has ended up, and who may have seen it.
At the end of the day, lost medical information could end up in the wrong hands, and the same loss of control worries apply.
Any incidents involving medical data storage breaches can be serious, and they can easily happen as more and more of the healthcare sector is digitised and is accessible online.
It goes without saying that any and all data should be stored safely and securely, especially when it can be accessible online. Different organisations (be they Trusts, GPs, or insurers) that are involved in the healthcare sector may store data in different ways. Some may do it themselves, and some may use third-party hosting services. But whatever the services used, protection must be the priority.
If a medical data breach occurs as a result of a storage incident, victims should know that they can be entitled to make a claim for compensation.
Unless you have fallen victim to such an incident, it can be hard to fully understand the impact when it comes to NHS staff snooping on patient records.
And if you have been the victim of such an incident, we know all too well how you must feel. Medical data breach compensation claims are one of the most common types of cases that we take forward, and many involve staff accessing medical records inappropriately.
The recent incident involving Greater Manchester patients has also triggered a new wave of victims who are claiming with us as part of a multi-party (group) action as well. If you don’t have a case with us but want to know more about what you can do, here’s some advice for you.
When it comes to avoiding what can be incredibly damaging healthcare information data breaches, prevention over reaction is absolutely key.
In fact, just this morning, we’ve heard about the Labour Party reportedly being hit by a “large and sophisticated cyber-attack”. Our understanding is that the attack on its digital platforms failed, and the reason for the failure is reportedly due to the party’s “robust security systems”.
So, there you have it. Just as we’re about to give you our expert advice about the need for the healthcare sector to focus on prevention, we have just seen what may be the perfect example to compare it to. The long and short of it all is that all organisations must take all reasonable steps to ensure their cybersecurity is robust in order to prevent events taking place.
Digitalisation is generally seen as a good thing, but in a day and age when data breaches are so common, should we be concerned when it comes to increasing use of NHS digital technologies?
Like many other industries, the growing use of technology can be great. We can reduce costs and wastage, increase efficiency, and make communication – which is vital – slick and smooth. When it comes to the healthcare industry, increasing use of technology and digitalisation could arguably save lives and improve patient care.
But with increasing digitalisation comes increasing vulnerability for technology to be exploited. Without adequate defences in place, it can be open season for criminals and fraudsters.
It probably sounds rather obvious that NHS cybersecurity can be a matter for life and death, but when it comes to data breach compensation claims, medical incidents are still one of the most common.
You would therefore think that it should be an absolute priority, but as more and more of the healthcare system becomes digitalised, there can be more doorways for hackers to get in. At the same time, the healthcare sector is an obvious target given the wealth of personal and sensitive information that’s stored and processed within it.
Victims of a healthcare cybersecurity incident can be entitled to make a claim for medical data breach compensation. But we cannot ignore the fact that such incidents can mean physical harm to patients as well, and then it’s more than a case for the distress caused by the loss of control of private information.
When it comes to compensation claims for sensitive hospital data breach incidents, it’s important to talk to the right people, and get the best legal representation you can.
And there are more than a few good reasons as to why you can trust us as a pioneering data breach law firm to help you.
Data breach compensation pay-outs for hospital data incidents can be typically high because of the level of distress that victims can suffer. There may also be a battle in terms of trying to convince the organisation at fault to compensate you. Read on for some guidance and reassurance.
If you’ve been the victim of someone unlawfully accessing medical records, you could be entitled to make a medical data breach compensation claim.
With the Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh (WWL) NHS Foundation Trust medical records access scandal fresh in our minds, we want to make sure that victims know that they have a voice. We’ve taken forward a number of cases for victims of the WWL incident so far, but anyone who has suffered this kind of breach can be entitled to claim.
Whether you’re one of the 2,172 Greater Manchester patients affected by the above scandal, or someone who has discovered unlawful access to your information, we may be able to help you.
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