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consequences of medical data breaches
November 10, 2022

Interserve Group Limited data breach matters: ICO fine

The Interserve Group Limited data breach that occurred in 2020 has resulted in a significant multi-million-pound fine being issued by the UK’s data watchdog, the ICO.

Your Lawyers, as leading privacy claims specialists, are used to helping people whose information has been misused or exposed. Having read information from the report issued by the ICO, it is clear that more could, and should, have been done to have prevented this incident from taking place.

Anybody who has lost control of their personal information through no fault of their own could be entitled to pursue a No Win, No Fee claim for compensation. Our team is available for free, no-obligation legal advice here now.

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sensitive CSA data breach
October 24, 2022

Claiming compensation for a sophisticated cyberattack

We often see the term used that a “sophisticated cyberattack” has occurred in the wake of a data breach event when notifications are issued to those who may be affected.

As leading privacy claims specialists who have been operating in this niche and complex area of law for so long, we are used to seeing data breach notifications with this kind of language commonly used. We will discuss this matter below of when an event is labelled as “sophisticated”, but the key overview to know is that you could be entitled to claim compensation if you have been the victim of a cyberattack.

The best thing to do is contact our team here now for free, no-obligation legal advice.

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derelict Exeter police station
October 19, 2022

Compensation for leaked information from data breaches

You could be entitled to claim compensation for leaked information from data breaches, leaks or hacks for any distress or loss that you have suffered from.

We are Your Lawyers – The Data Leak Lawyers – a leading firm of privacy compensation specialists who can represent people for claims in England and Wales on a No Win, No Fee basis. If you have been affected by a data breach, you can speak to our team for free, no-obligation legal advice here now.

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Greater Manchester Police
October 18, 2022

Compensation for council cyber incidents

You could be entitled to pursue privacy compensation for council cyber incidents, and our leading team of expert lawyers may be able to represent you now on a No Win, No Fee basis.

We know the substantial impact that council data breaches can have on the victims, and we understand the need for people to achieve some form of justice for what they have had to go through. The GDPR is not just there for organisations to follow in terms of good practice and procedure for information management, it is also there for people to use in the event that something has gone wrong.

You can speak to our team here now for free, no-obligation legal advice about pursuing a GDPR compensation case today. read more

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appropriate levels of security
October 11, 2022

Vulnerable websites and apps – data breach compensation claims

Vulnerable websites and apps are a target for cybercriminals to exploit in order to steal information. Victims of such a breach could be entitled to claim compensation in accordance with the GDPR.

Your Lawyers, as Leading Data Leak Lawyers, represent thousands of clients, many of whom have been affected by issues involving vulnerable websites and apps. You could be entitled to claim compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis, and all you need to do is speak to our team here now for free, no-obligation legal advice.

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Riverside data leak
October 10, 2022

Medical devices are at risk of cyberattacks

Medical devices are at risk of cyberattacks as a result of greater connectivity and increased digitisation in today’s modern society.

Your Lawyers, as Leading Data Leak Lawyers, continue to represent increasing numbers of victims of cyberattacks, including thousands of people engaged in group and multi-party actions. We do not see any signs of cybersecurity risks slowing down, and we expect many more hacks and cyberattacks to continue to happen over the next few years and beyond.

Whilst this article is talking about certain risks, victims who have suffered as a result of a cyberattack can be entitled to claim compensation and you can speak to our team for free, no-obligation legal advice here now.

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Ministry of Justice ICO reprimand
October 06, 2022

South Staffordshire PLC data breach

The South Staffordshire PLC data breach reportedly stems from a cyberattack that affects employees and former employees, with payroll information being exposed.

Your Lawyers, as leading privacy claims specialists, has already been contacted by concerned victims and agreed to take claims forward on a No Win, No Fee basis. If you have received notification that you have been affected by this cyberattack, please do not hesitate to contact us for free, no-obligation legal advice here now.

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protect against ransomware
September 28, 2022

Major Go-Ahead cyberattack

There has been a major Go-Ahead cyberattack that was reported at the start of this month, causing disruption to some of the company’s services and systems.

We have been contacted by concerned employees who are worried about whether their information has been misused or exposed as a result of the incident. We have received reports that there have been notifications issued to some employees, although it remains unclear as to whether any information has actually been exposed in the attack or not. As things stand, we are awaiting further information.

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Norfolk and Suffolk police data
September 26, 2022

NHS IT Supplier Cyberattack – Ransom Demanded

There was a major NHS IT supplier cyberattack that impacted the majority of 111 outsourced systems last month, with incredibly personal and sensitive information reportedly held for ransom.

It was reported that the cybercriminals demanded a ransom on the threat of leaking medical information which could reportedly have affected millions of people.

We know that hackers target the healthcare sector, so it is not surprising to have seen that this incident has occurred. That being said, given how personal and sensitive information is in the healthcare sector, we expect cybersecurity to prevent these kinds of incidents being successful.

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outsourcing public services
September 22, 2022

Acorn Recruitment data breach compensation

We have been contacted by concerned victims who may have been affected by the Acorn Recruitment data breach, and we have agreed to pursue compensation claims on a No Win, No Fee basis now.

Your Lawyers, as Leading Data Leak Lawyers, are often contacted early by those who have been affected by a new breach, and we have already agreed to take several cases forward for this cyber incident. We believe that there may be a case to answer here, and we have initiated our investigations for those who have contacted us so far.

If you have received the data breach notification from Acorn Recruitment, please do not hesitate to contact our team here now for free, no-obligation legal advice.

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