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Category: GDPR

cyberattacks at property firms
April 03, 2023

Cyberattacks at property firms

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.

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harm to your career
March 30, 2023

When privacy causes harm to your career: over £30,000 settlement

We are pleased that we have been able to recover in excess of £30,000 in compensation for a serious data breach incident. The crux of this case involved the potential harm to your career that could be caused by a privacy incident.

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data security breaches
March 29, 2023

Data security breaches – claiming compensation

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.

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National Crime Agency data
March 28, 2023

National Crime Agency data breach compensation

You could be eligible to pursue a National Crime Agency data breach claim if you have been affected by an incident of this nature, and we may be able to represent you on a No Win, No Fee basis for a case.

Your Lawyers, as Leading Data Breach Compensation Experts, fight for the rights of thousands of people engaged in both individual and group and multi-party action claims. No one is above the law, and we can pursue damages for anyone affected by a data breach incident. You can talk to our team for help here now.

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details of accident
March 27, 2023

Details of accident victims: breaches and leaks

Unfortunately, there have been many incidents where the details of accident victims have been passed on to people or companies when they should not have been.

The misuse of any private information that a person has access to can constitute a breach of the GDPR. Any breach of the GDPR can allow any victim whose information has been misused or exposed to claim compensation, and you can speak to our team for free, no-obligation legal advice here now.

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airline cyberattacks
March 21, 2023

Airline cyberattacks and data breach claims

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.

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abandoned medical records
March 20, 2023

Abandoned medical records – claiming compensation

A previous report revealed that boxes of paper patient records and staff notes were reportedly left unsecured in a Norfolk care home following its closure several years previously. Despite past assurances of onsite security measures for the unoccupied building, it was possible for a local reporter to apparently walk onto the site through an open door, after which they found hoards of abandoned medical records left inside.

This was an example of how this kind of event could easily happen, though it was completely avoidable. Such violations of data protection law are always unacceptable, but they are particularly concerning where such sensitive information is involved.

We trust healthcare providers to do their utmost to protect our private data, so it is shocking that an organisation would neglect its data protection duties in these circumstances.

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data security in an
March 15, 2023

The importance of respecting data security in an organisation

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.

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WH Smith cyberattack
March 13, 2023

WH Smith cyberattack – employee information targeted

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.

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settlement for a social services
March 09, 2023

£15,000 settlement for a social services data breach

The team at Your Lawyers secured a £15,000 settlement for a social services data breach that resulted in significant distress to our client, arising from an avoidable disclosure event.

This case was another example where information was disclosed by social services that should not have been disclosed in the first place. Unfortunately, the result was catastrophic for our client. We are satisfied that we were able to secure a settlement as some form of justice for what they had to go through.

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