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Breach of Data in the Workplace

A breach of sensitive data in the workplace can be emotionally turbulent and even financially devastating. Has this happened to you? You should know you may be entitled to financial compensation through a data breach compensation claim.

Nonetheless, if you have questions about the process, whether that means you’re unsure of whether you qualify or what a breach of data in the workplace is, this page is for you. We can supply you with a no-win no-fee lawyer who will work with you in gathering together your evidence to support your workplace data breach claim.

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What is a Breach of Data in the Workplace?

A breach of data in the workplace happens when data belonging to an employee of a personal or sensitive nature is made available to unauthorised parties. 

Some examples may include: 

  • Employees access your private information by accessing channels they shouldn’t be able to get into. 
  • Employees give out sensitive information to another without permission. 
  • Employees who are authorised accidentally allow the information to be seen by unauthorised parties.
  • Authorised parties email sensitive data to unauthorised parties. 
  • A hacker accessing your information through a cyber attack
  • Loss or theft of devices that store your data 

Whilst many of these breaches vary in levels of legal responsibility on behalf of the company, they are still held legally liable. 

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Examples of Breach of Data in the Workplace

Take a look at the following types of information that could result in a Breach of Data if leaked: 

Personal Identification Information (PII) –  This refers to basic information that identifies who you are. This can be anything from names, addresses, and national insurance numbers. 

Financial Information – Things such as salary information, or even credit card details, can cause a massive amount of anxiety, or even cause the souring of interpersonal relationships within the office. 

Health Records – Things such as details about your health could result in consequences if there was ever a Breach of Data in the Workplace. Some consequences may be embarrassment, for example, if you had conditions or body alterations that you would prefer to remain quiet. 

Employment Records – This would include a large number of documents, such as performance reviews and any punitive measures. 

Intellectual Property – Information that is kept secret to give the company a competitive edge. This could be things like unique marketing strategies, or even custom-built software that opens up new possibilities. 

Communication Data – Forms of communication, such as email sent between authorised individuals, that are intercepted, or sent to the wrong location, and are exposed to unauthorised parties have the potential of massive harm in the workplace. For example, if someone had a disciplinary or dismissal due, this could give the suspected party the ability to cause sabotage to the company. 

Customer data – Protecting the customer’s private information is one of the biggest responsibilities of workers within a company. Failure to do so could lead to the affected company massive consequences, including a loss of trust within the company. 

Supplier Data – Supplier data is considered to be nearly as important as customer data for the company, as failure to keep their information private could result in similar consequences, meaning the supplier may blacklist your company.

Am I eligible for a Breach of Data in the Workplace compensation claim?

There is a simple way to determine whether you are eligible for a data breach in the workplace compensation claim. 

If you look above and are unsure if any of the breach examples apply to you, then the surefire way to find out whether or not you qualify is to contact us. Click on the “Start Your Free Data Breach Claim” button, and you will be asked to fill out a simple form that will take less than sixty seconds. After filling it out, simply wait for one of our specialist data breach lawyers to contact you. 

Our specialist contacts work on a no-win, no-fee basis, and there is absolutely no obligation if you no longer wish to pursue a claim with us. On top of that, if you are successful with a claim, your legal fees will be a percentage of your compensation amount that you previously agree with us.

This is a hassle-free way to pursue the justice that you deserve. 

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Peter is a solicitor who has worked as a professional litigator for 3 years. More recently Peter has specialised in data breach compensation claims and over the last 2.5 years has gained a wealth of knowledge in this sector. Peter now works with us to share his knowledge and inform the general public.

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