Can I sue for data protection breach?
The short answer to this question is yes. The GDPR was introduced in May 2018 to ensure personal data is not misused, destroyed, disclosed, or lost. So, if you think your data has been treated in this way and not fully protected you have the right to sue a company and receive compensation for the […]
How Can You Protect Yourself From Further Harm Following a Data Breach?
Being a victim of a data breach can often mean you are more vulnerable to fraudulent attacks by cybercriminals. However, if your personal data has been compromised in a breach there are things you can do to protect yourself from further incidents. Knowing the steps to take when you have been part of a breach […]
What to do when your manager or employer shares your personal information with other employees UK
Employers hold a substantial amount of private data about their employees, and sadly, this data doesn’t always stay private. If an employer or another employee misuses your information or enables it to end up in the wrong hands, this can result in very serious consequences. Data breaches in the workplace can be related to pay […]
NHS or Medical Data Breach Compensation: Everything You Need to Know Before Starting Your Claim
Medical data breaches have become more common over recent years as the healthcare sector is increasingly moving online. This has made it a valuable target for hackers and cybercriminals. As a result, recent statistics have revealed that the UK health sector makes up almost half of all data breaches nationally. However, figures from the ICO […]
What data breach risks do social media platforms pose?
There has been an increase in recent years in social media users’ concern about their privacy. Data breach incidents have alarmed many users and encouraged them to rethink not only their relationship with social media but also the security of their personal information. The many examples of data breaches that are tied to social media […]
