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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.
When address details are leaked to a former abuser, the devastating consequences of personal data being mishandled can have far-reaching effects, especially when it involves sensitive information falling into the wrong hands.
At The Data Leak Lawyers, we achieved justice for a client whose address details were leaked to a former abuser, securing nearly £10,000 in damages. This case highlights the serious implications of data breaches and underscores the importance of holding organisations accountable for their actions.
A data breach from hacking can occur when cybercriminals infiltrate systems to access personal information.
Data breaches caused by hacking have become an alarming reality in today’s digital age, exposing sensitive information and compromising personal privacy. If you have been affected by such a breach, you could be entitled to significant compensation.
At The Data Leak Lawyers, we specialise in helping victims claim thousands of pounds, ensuring justice for those whose data has been mishandled or stolen.
Misuse of Credit Card or Bank Account Details: Data breaches are increasingly common, exposing personal and financial information to cybercriminals. If your credit card or bank account details have been misused due to a data breach, you may be entitled to significant compensation.
At The Data Leak Lawyers, we specialise in helping victims claim thousands of pounds for their losses. Here, we break down the essential steps to claiming compensation, why financial misuse is so serious, and how we can help.
The recent Staffordshire Police data audit by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has highlighted key areas of concern regarding data handling practices.
Data protection is a cornerstone of modern governance, especially for public institutions tasked with safeguarding sensitive information. For individuals affected by data breaches, there is an opportunity to claim compensation.
At The Data Leak Lawyers, we specialise in helping victims of data breaches secure justice.
If your data has been exposed or accessed without your consent, you may have been a victim of a GDPR violation.
With the rise of digital data storage, the risk of sensitive personal information being mishandled has grown significantly. At The Data Leak Lawyers, we specialise in helping individuals claim compensation for data breaches, including those caused by employers. Victims could be entitled to claim thousands of pounds depending on the severity of the breach and the distress caused.
In this article, we explore what constitutes a GDPR violation, explain cases involving the breach of the Data Protection Act by an employer, and show how we can help you seek justice.
The Data Leak Lawyers settlement for unauthorised access to GP records: we pride ourselves on being leaders in representing victims of data breaches and unauthorised information access.
In a case we won, we secured a substantial settlement for unauthorised access to GP records, recovering over £10,000 in damages for our client. This outcome demonstrates our commitment to ensuring that victims of such serious data privacy violations receive the compensation they deserve.
Unauthorised access to personal medical information is a breach of trust and a violation of data protection laws. Below, we outline the case details and discuss how victims of similar breaches can take action.
At The Data Leak Lawyers, we specialise in helping victims of data breaches, such as the North Tyneside Council data breach, to claim compensation for the harm caused by errors.
In December 2024, North Tyneside Council was reportedly involved in a data breach that exposed the email addresses of 143 parents of disabled children. The breach reportedly occurred when a council email was sent to multiple recipients without properly using the blind carbon copy (bcc) function, meaning the personal email addresses of all recipients were visible to everyone on the list.
This type of incident, whilst sometimes deemed “low risk” by organisations, can have serious privacy implications and cause distress to those affected. Victims in similar cases have successfully claimed thousands of pounds in compensation, and if you were affected by this breach, you could be entitled to a significant payout too.
United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust received a formal reprimand from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in December 2024 due to shortcomings.
Data protection in the healthcare sector is important as breaches can have severe consequences for patients, particularly given the sensitive nature of medical records. Healthcare providers are entrusted with confidential information, and any lapse in data protection can lead to distress, financial loss, and long-term harm.
If you are ever affected by a breach, The Data Leak Lawyers can assist you in claiming compensation.
The Cornwall Council data breach was discovered when a Launceston resident reportedly attempted to use the council’s online booking system to schedule a visit to her local waste and recycling centre.
Instead of seeing their own personal details on the form, she was reportedly presented with the data of other users who had previously tried to book appointments. This incident revealed a significant flaw in the council’s system, indicating a failure to properly secure and handle sensitive data.
If you have been affected by a medical records breach, you may be entitled to significant compensation, potentially amounting to thousands of pounds.
A breach of medical records can have serious implications for victims, exposing sensitive personal information to unauthorised parties. At The Data Leak Lawyers, we specialise in assisting victims of data breaches, ensuring that those affected receive the justice they deserve.
This article explains how you can claim compensation for a medical records breach and the role of key incidents such as the NHS cyberattack issues in 2020.
EasyJet admits data of nine million hacked
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