Companies that breached data
Full list of companies that were found guilty of data breach and you could be owed thousands from in compensation
- Virgin Media
- British Airways
- Easyjet
- Ticketmaster
- Equifax
- Marriott Hotels
Although companies are often going above and beyond to protect their data and all stakeholders’ data, cybercriminals are unfortunately working around the clock to come up with new ways to break data security systems and steal valuable information. In other instances data security may be lax or human error can put data at risk.
Organisations and companies are required by law to report cases of a data breach, and will also be liable for any damages, but what can you do if your personal data has been compromised?
As an individual, you need to understand what is the best way to deal with a data breach. How can you secure your information to avoid negative consequences? Are you eligible for compensation? How can you protect your personal data from future breaches? Keep on reading to find out.
A data breach happens when someone gains unauthorised access to information. A cybercriminal or a disgruntled employee might be the culprit. They may remotely or even physically access a company’s computer or network to steal sensitive data that jeopardises others’ well-being, privacy, and safety.
Although in some cases, data breaches can be done by someone physically accessing the data, perhaps via a laptop that doesn’t belong to them or even stealing a briefcase that contains sensitive information, most incidents of data theft are done remotely. A cybercriminal usually does a lot of work to identify the weakness in the company’s security system. After that, they will start planning and executing their attack.
After the initial contact, the cybercriminal will use all the points of weakness in the infrastructure to attack the company’s security system. This can be done by sending untrustworthy links or malicious attachments that unsuspecting employees might click by mistake.
They might also steal employees’ credentials and logins by tricking them. Once the cybercriminals have been granted access to one computer, they can attack the whole network and steal all the company’s data.
Although the technology is improving, hackers are also becoming better at what they do, and they will do their best to find a weak point that they can attack. Some of the biggest data breaches can jeopardise the information of thousands of stakeholders and potentially cost the company millions of pounds.
You can accidentally become the victim of a data breach, even when cybersecurity systems are always improving. According to the GDPR in the UK and data protection laws, a company is obliged to report the breach to the authorities and to all the affected parties as soon as a data breach occurs.
If a company has leaked your personal information, you need to know how to act, so you can protect your identity and all your important information. Here is what you need to do in case of a data breach.
Under the data protection law in the UK, in some cases of a data breach, you’re eligible for compensation. You can take your case to court in the following cases.
You have the right to go to court and claim compensation for material and emotional damage resulting from a data breach. However, in some cases, you might not have to go to court, as the responsible company might offer compensation for the distress and material loss that you suffered from because of the breach.
It is worth bearing in mind that you’ll often get a better settlement if you put your compensation claim in the hands of legal experts. They will have handled hundreds, if not thousands, of these types of claims, so will be best placed to get you the maximum compensation you deserve.
This depends on the severity of the breach and the amount of damage you suffered. You need independent legal advice to increase the chances that your case will be successful, and you also will have to provide evidence that you’ve suffered financial loss, distress or both from the data leak.
A data breach can have an emotional and financial impact. The company responsible for the breach is required by law to report it to the authorities and to all concerned parties. If your data has been breached, you need to take the necessary action to secure your accounts. You also have the right to request compensation for the damage you suffered and that’s where Data Breach Claims can assist you.
We will put you in touch with expert legal advisors who will be able to confirm whether you have been subject to a data breach and have a valid claim for compensation. They will handle the whole process for you to get you the data breach compensation you deserve.
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