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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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cyberattacks affecting employees
March 23, 2023

Cyberattacks affecting employees

When cyberattacks hit businesses and other organisations, it is often the impact on customers that is considered, given that the exposure of their information can cause serious implications, both for them and for the reputation of the hacked organisation. Yet cyberattacks affecting employees can be equally severe, as their employers often hold extensive personal information about them.

As an employee, a data breach by your employer can put you in an uncomfortable position, leaving you unsure about what action you can take. It may feel difficult to hold your employer accountable for a cybersecurity incident but, if your data has been compromised by their actions or inaction, you may be able to make a data breach compensation claim.

At Your Lawyers – The Data Leak Lawyers – we have been representing claimants for matters relating to data privacy since 2014, honing our expertise in this still-developing area of law. We strongly believe that anyone who has been affected by a data breach should be able to access legal representation. If your privacy has been compromised by a data controller, contact us to receive free, no-obligation advice about your potential claim.

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breach of confidential information at a GP
March 22, 2023

Breach of confidential information at a GP surgery

The medical profession is built on the principle of doctor-patient confidentiality, in which patients trust when disclosing highly sensitive information to healthcare professionals. In particular, the relationship between a patient and their GP involves a great degree of trust, as patients often visit the same GP for years. It can, therefore, be extremely distressing to suffer a breach of confidential information at a GP surgery.

Healthcare data breaches can arise in a number of different ways, whether due to the carelessness of individual employees, or the failed security of data storage systems. Unfortunately, the continued occurrence of data breaches in the healthcare sector risks breaking down the relationships between healthcare professionals and patients.

If you have had your confidential medical information exposed or compromised by your GP surgery, you could be entitled to claim compensation. The GDPR can allow victims whose rights have been violated to launch data breach claims. To receive free legal advice about your potential eligibility, contact our expert lawyers.

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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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leak of pensions
March 16, 2023

Over £12,000 settlement for leak of pensions information

The team here at Your Lawyers are pleased to have recovered over £12,000 in compensation for a client who suffered due to a leak of pensions information.

In this kind of incident, particularly personal and sensitive information can be misused or exposed. As such, it can be expected that the impact on a client can be significant.

This is why we are sometimes able to recover substantial sums in matters of this nature, as we were able to in this particular case.

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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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risks of emailing data
March 14, 2023

Risks of emailing data leading to breaches

The risks of emailing data that leads to breaches, leaks and hacks can be considerable. Victims can be eligible to pursue compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis using the GDPR.

Read on for some advice about the issues that are being faced and the risks involved. For help and advice, please do not hesitate to contact our leading team 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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