Tag: British Airways Group Action
Group actions for cyberattacks in the UK
Group and multi-party actions for cyberattacks in the UK are quite common these days, and we represent thousands of people on a No Win, No Fee basis engaged in cases of this nature.
If you have been notified that your information has been misused or exposed as a result of a cyberattack, you could be eligible to pursue a GDPR compensation claim as part of a group action. You can contact our team for free, no-obligation legal help here now.
About the Group Action Lawyers
Here are a few things to know about The Group Action Lawyers in respect of the work that we do and why we are specialists in this niche and complex area of law.
We do offer No Win, No Fee legal representation to eligible clients. If you need to talk to our team about joining a current action, or starting a new one, please do not hesitate to contact us here now.
British Airways legal action
In 2018, British Airways was hit by a huge cyberattack which compromised significant quantities of its customer data. The incident soon became one of the most infamous data breach events ever seen in the UK, with a significant amount of press coverage damaging the airline’s reputation. Soon after the incidents were reported, we began investigating British Airways’ role in the information exposure, and we are still pursuing compensation claims for our clients in the British Airways legal action.
Despite several years of legal battle, British Airways has continued to dispute accusations of liability for the data breach. These resolute denials have been even more unbelievable considering the enforcement action taken by the ICO, the UK’s data protection regulator, against BA, which consisted of a £20m fine, one of the largest the ICO ever issued.
Whilst some claims in the British Airways data breach GLO have been settled, our claims continue as we look to pursue the highest possible compensation pay-outs for our clients. The action has been ongoing for some time now, but if you were affected by the British Airways data breach and have yet to claim, now is your chance to join our group action before time runs out if you are still able to do so.
Experts in group and multi-party action claims
We are true experts in group and multi-party action compensation claims, having been working in this area of law for over a decade, representing thousands of people and recovering millions of pounds in damages.
For eligible clients, we work on a No Win, No Fee basis as part of our commitment to access to justice. We represent thousands of people across a broad range of actions, from medical scandals and recalls, to the emissions issues, and many data breaches, leaks and hacks.
You can speak to our team for free, no-obligation legal advice here now.
Group action compensation after a data breach
We pursue group and multi-party action compensation claims after a data breach has taken place when it has affected many people, from the thousands to the millions.
As specialists in this niche and complex area of law, we can fight for the rights of victims to pursue justice, and we can do so on a No Win, No Fee basis for eligible claimants. Our friendly team is happy to provide free, expert legal advice on a no-obligation basis here now.
Group actions for data breaches
We have launched a significant number of group actions for data breaches, leaks and hacks in the UK, with these types of cases now making up for the majority of the large actions that we pursue for people.
We do not expect the rate of new incidents to slow down, and we expect that we will continue to represent significant numbers of people for privacy compensation cases. Given that one small issue or a single cyberattack could affect potentially millions of people, it stands to reason as to why group and multi-party cases now commonly involve some form of privacy matter.
To discuss privacy compensation cases for group and multi-party actions, please do not hesitate to contact our team here now for free, no-obligation legal advice.
Group action compensation for a workplace data breach
Employees can be entitled to pursue a workplace data breach compensation claim if an incident arises through the course of their employment.
As our name The Group Action Lawyers confirms, we specialise and focus on incidents that affect many people where their cases can be brought together. They can then be pursued as a group or multi-party action, and if there is a need to go to court then the legal cases can be joined into a Group Litigation Order (GLO). This is the method we use in England and Wales which is similar to the US term known as Class Actions.
We represent thousands of people in dozens of group and multi-party cases. Some of these have stemmed from a workplace data breach, and we can offer No Win, No Fee legal representation for eligible clients.
Recent British Airways data breach claim settlement – victims can still claim
It has recently been reported that one group of claimants in the British Airways group action have reached a settlement with the opposition. The action against the airline was initiated in response to their 2018 data breaches, in which hundreds of thousands of customers had their data subjected to unauthorised access. Although this initial British Airways data breach claim settlement has taken place, our claims against BA will continue until we win our clients the compensation that they deserve.
One law firm decided to negotiate a settlement of their claims, but due to an agreement of confidentiality, the number of the claims settled and the values of the compensation pay-outs have not been publicised. However, when compared with the 420,000 people affected by the data breach, we estimate that only a small subset of those affected have been awarded compensation so far.
We are continuing to pursue our legal action against BA, and we are confident that we will be able to succeed with the action and obtain damages for our clients. If you have yet to make a claim, make sure to start your legal case here now to avoid missing out.
Steering Committee in group actions
As specialists in group actions, we are used to representing huge client cohorts to fight against common defendants. Many people may have a basic understanding of what a group action is, but most may not know exactly how the legal proceedings work in these lawsuits. A Steering Committee is normally one of the key elements needed to bring a group action to court.
We are always keen to demystify consumer claims for our clients, as we believe that understanding more about the process can help them to feel confident and reassured about their claim. Any claimants who join our group actions can be sure that we will keep them updated at every step of the process.
The third anniversary of the GDPR
This May, we have reached the third anniversary of the GDPR, which was introduced in the UK and across the EU in 2018. Seen as a momentous event for data security, the General Data Protection Regulation was predicted to overhaul data protection policies in UK businesses and organisations, affording data subjects greater rights and securities.
Designed to update data protection for the digital age, the GDPR requires that all data controllers use the appropriate technical cybersecurity measures and organisational strategies when processing and holding personal information. To some extent, important changes have been made, but it seems many data controllers have yet to fully grasp what their legal obligations are under the GDPR.
Unfortunately, there has been no major downturn in the occurrence of data breaches over the last few years, which have left countless victims worrying about the mishandling and/or exposure of their private information. Over more than 6 years of representing victims for privacy matters, we have seen how profoundly victims have been affected by incidents. We will be here to support victims in making data breach claims for as long as organisations neglect their data protection duties.
SITA data breach affects hundreds of thousands of passengers worldwide
In late February, the SITA data breach was revealed as a powerful cyberattack, which comprised of a server holding information relating to hundreds of thousands of air passengers.
Labelled as “highly sophisticated” by the company, it is understood that the wide-reaching cyberattack has not affected “highly sensitive” data, but it nevertheless demonstrates that IT systems can be severely vulnerable as hackers continue to enhance and advance their methods.
In fact, it has long been apparent that travel companies are often vulnerable to cyberattacks. They hold a wealth of sensitive data about their customers, including passport details and payment card information. A such, airlines and hotel chains can be a prime target for hackers. British Airways, which is understood to be implicated in the SITA data breach, succumbed to two major data breaches in 2018, for which we are currently representing claimants in a group action.
British Airways data breach settlement may be on the horizon
Given recent development in the action, we believe that a British Airways data breach settlement could be imminent. The latest development in the British Airways group action has seen the airline notify the court of their intentions to seek negotiations to resolve the cases, a move which could prompt an out-of-court settlement of as much as £2.4 million if all victims join the action.
The update comes as pressure is ramped up on BA, and marks a significant change of approach as the airline previously seemed to be set on defending the claims all the way.
We believe that a settlement could bring significant compensation to registered claimants, helping to draw the long legal case to a successful close. The victims have been waiting since 2018, so we welcome the approach of a compensation pay-out. However, time is running out – we urge all victims to join the action if they haven’t already, as the deadline is fast approaching.