Tag: data breach
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.
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.
Watford Community Housing data leak victims come forward
The Group Action Lawyers have been busy in recent days helping a large number of people who have come forward as victims of the Watford Community Housing data leak.
We are now formally representing a large number of Claimants who have signed up for a No Win, No Fee compensation case. Victims can be eligible to make a data leak compensation claim for the distress caused by the loss of control of their personal information from the recent leak.
If you have received confirmation that you are affected by this leak, we are on hand and here to help you now.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dixons Carphone data breach fine issued by ICO
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued their Dixons Carphone data breach fine, and the amount is the maximum penalty available under the old rules.
This was a sustained cyberattack that lasted between July 2017 and April 2018, meaning that it has been dealt with in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. The GDPR that could have allowed fines to be up to 4% of a company’s global annual turnover came into effect in May 2018; just weeks after the breach period ended. Had the breach period have lasted longer, a far greater penalty could have been issued. We have seen this with the provisional £183m issued for the British Airways data breach.
We are representing people who are claiming compensation from Dixons Carphone (DSG Retail Ltd) as one of the dozens of data breach group and multi-party actions that our lawyers are fighting for justice in.
Our work in data breach compensation actions
Our work when it comes to data breach compensation actions is becoming increasingly more important in today’s world where it feels like new breaches are taking place all the time.
Traditionally, we have been at the forefront of some of the biggest and most complex group actions in the UK, which are normally medical actions. In 2015, we saw the monumental VW Emissions Scandal that led to us being appointed to the Steering Committee for that particular action.
However, in recent years, our work has steered us in a very different direction.
Missoma data breach action
If you have been affected by the recent Missoma data breach, we may be able to assist you with a data breach compensation claim.
Although we don’t yet know how many people were affected, it is likely that any compensation action for this breach will form as part of a group / multi-party action. This is what we specialise in.
The jewellery brand is understood to be contacting customers affected by the cyberattack, which may go as far back as September 2019. The circumstances surrounding how the breach has happened are remarkably familiar.