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Category: Data Breach Claims

118 118 Money data breach
May 19, 2020
118 118 Money data breach legal action

We are taking legal action and seeking compensation on behalf of several victims that have approached us for help as victims of the 118 118 Money data breach.

If you have received notification from the company that your information has been exposed in the cyberattack, we may be able to represent you. The risks for the victims in the wake of this breach could be substantial given the nature of the data that has been compromised. You could be in line to receive compensation for the distress caused by the loss of control of your personal information. If any financial losses and expenses have also been incurred, we can also look to account for this too.

Read on for more information and advice.

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Group Action specialists
May 05, 2020
Group Action specialists

As Group Action specialists, we are involved in dozens of actions and have established ourselves as a leading voice in this complex and niche area of law.

This is why we are representing so many clients in so many different actions; all on a No Win, No Fee basis. We have recovered millions of pounds for our clients over the years we have been giving victims a voice, and we continue to take new actions forward on a regular basis.

For our clients, we want them to completely trust in what we do. So, what is it that makes us specialists, what is our experience, and can we help you?

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Data Hack
April 28, 2020
LOQBOX data breach compensation advice

If you are a victim of the recent LOQBOX data breach, you may be entitled to claim compensation as part of our claimant group on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Earlier this year, LOQBOX was hacked and customer data was exposed. Some victims may have been put at an immediate risk of fraud because the information exposed included payment card details. If you have received confirmation that you are affected by this breach, we may be able to represent you for a legal case.

Read on for more information about the breach and how we may be able to help you, as well as how to speak to the team now for free, no-obligation advice.

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Data Hack Cyber
April 22, 2020
Midlands Virgin Media customers launch legal action

A large number of Midlands Virgin Media customers have come forward to start their compensation claim as victims of the data breach that was discovered at the end of February.

Coverage of the group action for justice has featured in mainstream media over the last few weeks, and over the last few days it has also featured in regional press. As more people know their rights, we have seen a huge influx of people starting their No Win, No Fee legal case.

If you are one of the Midlands Virgin Media customers affected by this significant cybersecurity leak, here is how we can help you.

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court judge gaval
April 14, 2020
Group action deadlines: IMPORTANT WARNING

Missing group action deadlines can mean that you are unable to complete a compensation claim as part of an established action.

This can mean that you are then unable to recover any compensation at all, so it is incredibly important to make sure you start a legal case as soon as you can. You do not want to miss out on thousands of pounds by leaving it too late.

We wanted to raise more awareness about this as we have recently received new enquiries from a number of people affected by the Volkswagen Emissions Scandal. The court deadline for this action has passed and we are unable to take new cases forward. Here is some additional advice about the deadlines and the consequences of missing them.

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Email Data Leak
March 31, 2020
Watford Community Housing data breach compensation action

The Group Action Lawyers is launching a compensation action for anyone affected by the recent Watford Community Housing data breach.

The company (WCH) has confirmed that an email was sent out that included personal information for customers. We understand that the data was attached to a spreadsheet as part of a request for updated information.

Here is some advice about the breach, the basis of the compensation action, and getting in touch with our team for help

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Data Breach
March 30, 2020
Starting a Virgin Media data breach claim

A significant number of people have come forward to start their Virgin Media data breach claim and join the growing group compensation action following media coverage last week.

The 900,000 people affected by the data breach whose information was left unsecure between April 2019 and February 2020 can start a case using the sign-up forms on the Group Action website here. This service allows you to start a proper legal case as opposed to just registering for information which some other law firms do.

Victims could be entitled to claim an estimated £5,000.00 in damages, with claims being pursued on a No Win, No Fee basis.

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The Sun
March 27, 2020
Your Lawyers Virgin Media data breach compensation action in the media

The Virgin Media data breach compensation action launched by Your Lawyers has featured in the media today as the company faces a potential £4.5billion compensation bill.

As featured in The Sun, PORN COCK-UP Virgin Media faces £4.5billion fine after exposing customers’ PORN searches, estimated pay-outs could reach the £5,000 mark.

Your Lawyers, a specialist consumer action and data breach law firm, is pursuing compensation claims for the 900,000 Virgin Media customers affected by the breach. You can sign-up to start your No Win, No Fee compensation claim here.

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March 18, 2020
Virgin Media Data Breach Group Action

A specialist website has been established for people to join the pending Virgin Media Data Breach Group Action. Here, you can sign-up for No Win, No Fee representation.

If you have received confirmation from Virgin Media that you are one of the 900,000 victims of the recent cybersecurity breach between April 2019 and February 2020, you should be eligible to join. The site has been set up so that people can formally start their legal case as opposed to just registering for updates about potential action. We have notified Virgin Media and are actively pursuing live compensation claims.

Here is an outline of what to do to join the action and some information about the legal case that we have started.

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Data Breach Compensation
March 10, 2020
Virgin Media data breach compensation advice

We have taken cases forward for victims of the Virgin Media data breach that was announced last week. The compensation cases could be set to form into a formal Group Action.

We can represent customers affected by the data leak on a No Win, No Fee basis. Our lawyers are already fighting for justice in over 40 different group and multi-party action cases, with data breach events the most common type. As we are confident that we can secure compensation for victims of this cybersecurity incident, we are taking immediate action.

If you have yet to sign-up for a legal case, here’s some key information about the breach and the compensation action that we have launched.

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British Airways data breach compensation
March 02, 2020
The British Airways court case: what you need to know

If you were a victim of the 2018 BA cyberattacks and you’ve yet to join the legal action for the British Airways court case, here is some vital information for you.

It is important to launch your claim as soon as you can, which you can do on the BA Group Action website here. The final deadline to join is just over 9 months away, which is not a great deal of time. There is more to it than just registering your information with a firm, and we will also close our books for new cases in advance of the deadline as well.

Here is some vital information about the court case and what you need to do.

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Group Action specialists
February 04, 2020
British Airways data breach claim guidance

If you have not yet initiated your British Airways data breach claim, we can guide you in terms of what to do and what to expect in this article.

If you have yet to start a case, there are a few things to consider. One of those considerations is who to instruct to represent you for the claim. In this type of case and action, choosing the right law firm can be incredibly important.

With this in mind, here is some guidance about what to look for and what to ask when considering who to place your case with. Since news of the formal Group Litigation Order (GLO) being established, there has been a noticeable increase in other firms marketing for cases. In the minefield of not knowing who to trust, we have some vital pointers for you.

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