NHS & Medical Data Breach Compensation Claims – What You Need To Know
In this guide, we will explain the steps you could potentially take should your personal data be compromised in an NHS data breach or some other type of medical data breach. For compensation claims following a data breach to be valid, you must satisfy the criteria that we set out later in this guide. This […]
Can An Individual Be Held Responsible For A GDPR Breach?
The GDPR is a set of general data processing principles that must be adhered to when processing the personal data of individuals. Failure to comply with GDPR — both UK-GDPR and EU-GDPR — can sometimes result in fines amounting to millions, so it’s no surprise that many businesses are concerned. However, GDPR is largely intended […]
What To Do When Your Manager Or Employer Shares Your Personal Information With Other Employees UK
Have you suffered emotional distress or financial harm as a result of your manager or employer sharing your personal information? If so, you could be eligible to claim data breach compensation, if the incident meets the relevant criteria for a valid claim. Here, we’ll explore the requirements for claiming compensation from your employer following a […]
What To Do If Your Bank Account Is Hacked?
Online banking has made it easier than ever to pay bills, make deposits, and transfer money anytime, and anywhere. However, it also leaves your bank account potentially vulnerable to scammers, fraudsters, and hackers who want to steal your funds and access your financial information. If you believe that your bank account has been hacked, it’s […]
My Password Appeared In A Data Breach – Can I Claim?
Your passwords are key to accessing your vital accounts — from email accounts to online banking and shopping and everything in between — that you really need them to remain secure. Stolen passwords can cause such a huge amount of harm, especially if the same password is used across multiple accounts. Sometimes a password may […]
Breach of confidentiality at work – What happens if an employee shares important or sensitive data or breaches GDPR?
Your employees can have access to a lot of sensitive information about your business, like financial data and client details to name a few examples. If as a business you have suffered a breach of confidentiality at work due to an employee data breach, we can help put you in contact with expert solicitors that […]
Can I Claim GDPR Compensation For Distress UK?
Many people entrust their personal information to companies. These companies are bound by law to keep it safe. If your personal data has been breached, you may be stressed about who might have access to this information or how it will be used. You may also want to know if you can hold companies that […]
Personal Data Sent To Ex Partner – What Can I Do?
Have you been the victim of a personal data breach which has resulted in your ex partner having received your personal information without your authorisation? As a result of the data leak, have you suffered either financially or emotionally? If so, then you might be eligible for compensation. In this article, we discuss what a […]
9 Most Common Causes of Data Breach
Every week it seems as if another data breach is reported in the news. With so much of our personal information held online and by private organisations, it’s important to stay clued up on the causes of data breaches and what you can do to mitigate risks. Some of the common reasons behind data breaches […]
My Child’s Data Was Breached – Can I Make A Claim?
You may wonder if you can claim compensation on behalf of your child if their personal data was involved in a data breach. In the UK, we have two main pieces of legislation designed to protect personal data. These are: the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. They […]
What happens when there is a data breach?
What should a business do when it has been breached? When a company or organisation discovers there has been a data breach they have a duty under the GDPR to report it to the relevant supervisory authority. It is expected that this is done within the first 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach […]
Compensation for when a letter has been sent to the wrong address
If you have suffered financial or emotional harm because a letter that contained personal data about you, has been sent to the wrong address you may be wondering if you could make a data breach claim. In the sections below we explore who could be eligible to make a claim for compensation after a letter […]