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In recent years, the world has undergone a digital revolution, with technology pervading so many aspects of our lives in ways we often barely notice. These digital advances bring with them many benefits, but the side effects of security problems are something that businesses and manufacturers sometimes fail to bring under control. There have, therefore, been many cases of criminals exposing digitisation flaws, exploiting these vulnerabilities to commit theft and fraud.
Despite the difficulties of adjusting to a new, digital world, there is now no excuse for businesses with holes in the defences of their digital systems and servers. In accordance with the GDPR, the principal piece of data protection legislation in the UK, all individuals and organisations that control, store and process personal data must ensure that there are appropriate protections in place for the sensitive personal information in their possession.
Where third parties fail to meet this obligation, they can also be held accountable via data breach claims. If you believe you have been the victim of a data protection breach, you may be able to claim compensation for the harm caused on a No Win, No Fee basis now.
It is important for IT security experts and organisations to make sure that they are staying ahead of the hackers to prevent information from being misused or exposed.
Any failure to do so could allow the victim whose information has been misused or exposed in a data breach event to claim GDPR compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis. Read on for some advice, and contact our leading team here now for free, no-obligation help in respect of your situation.
The importance of company security within an organisation cannot be understated, and it is also important for victims of a GDPR breach to understand their rights to claim compensation.
Your Lawyers – The Data Leak Lawyers – represent thousands of people engaged in individual and group and multi-party legal cases in England and Wales. You can find out if you are eligible to pursue a compensation claim by speaking to our team for free, no-obligation legal advice here now.
Property firms are sometimes highlighted as targets for cyberattacks given that the data they hold could be of significant value to cybercriminals. This is due to the extent of personal information that needs to be recorded to manage properties and complete buying and renting transactions. Cyberattacks at property firms can, therefore, represent a significant threat to data security, which is why it is vital for these companies to ensure that they have appropriate data protection procedures and cybersecurity measures in place.
Successful cyberattacks at property firms could result in fraud, scams and significant distress for the victims, so we are here to help those affected through such a difficult situation. We have represented many victims of data exposure for compensation claims, allowing victims to achieve justice for any harm caused.
If you wish to take action after a data breach, making a claim is a key means of holding those who caused the incident to account.
You could be entitled to claim compensation on a No Win No Fee basis for data security breaches in England and Wales with our leading team of expert privacy solicitors.
We represent thousands of people engaged in individual and group and multi-party action cases in which we fight hard to make sure that the rights of those who have been wronged in privacy incidents are upheld. The easiest way to find out if you could be eligible to pursue a case is to contact our leading team for free, no-obligation legal advice here now.
Previous data found that cyberattacks on the aviation industry had increased significantly in recent years, with commercial airlines reportedly suffering the heaviest blows. Unfortunately, such rises come as little surprise to us, and will likely not shock many others. Numerous airline cyberattacks in recent years have caused us to become accustomed to this sort of problem.
From British Airways to Air India, we have seen a number of high-profile cyber incidents involving airlines over the past few years, some of which have subsequently resulted in major data breach group actions. Given that aviation companies hold huge quantities of often highly sensitive personal information, it is natural that they are prime targets for hackers seeking to steal information. What can be harder to accept is that airlines keep failing to defend themselves against such attacks.
If you have had your personal data exposed as a result of an airline cyberattack, you may be able to recover compensation for the harm you have been caused. Our involvement in the group legal actions against both British Airways and easyJet means that we are an expert firm to come to for your data breach claim.
The importance of respecting data security in an organisation cannot be understated, and this is a matter that all employees within any setting should be fully aware of.
When it comes to what happens if something goes wrong, victims should know that they can use the GDPR to recover compensation for any distress and losses that have been caused. If you need help, you can speak to our legal team for free, no-obligation legal advice here now.
It is understood that the WH Smith cyberattack resulted in the information of current and former employees being targeted, and possibly misused and exposed.
If it is the case that there was more that the company should have done to have protected the information that has been affected, they could be liable and they could be in breach of the GDPR. Any organisation in breach of the GDPR may be responsible for compensating victims.
You can speak to our team for free, no-obligation legal help here now.
You could be entitled to claim privacy compensation for a security breach. Our leading team of expert lawyers may be able to represent you for a case on a No Win, No Fee basis.
Read on for some advice and insight. To speak to our team for free, no-obligation legal advice, please contact us here now.
As consumers, our personal data is a valuable commodity, both to businesses and to criminals. Companies can obtain our personal information via legitimate methods, whereas cybercriminals are constantly looking for opportunities to steal information. One key means of sourcing personal data is to take advantage of details leaked in a data breach.
Whether through a targeted cyberattack or internal cybersecurity errors, the personal data held by companies can be leaked to unauthorised third parties. Given the value of private information, cybercriminals can deliberately seek to profit from vulnerabilities in companies’ systems, proceeding to then use the stolen information for their own gain.
Due to the threat of cybercrime, and their legal obligations, data controllers have a responsibility to protect the information they hold about consumers and employees. If they fail to have enough security measures in place, if information is compromised as a result, they could be liable for a breach of data protection law.
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