Tag: Virgin Media Data Breach
About the Group Action Lawyers
Here are a few things to know about The Group Action Lawyers in respect of the work that we do and why we are specialists in this niche and complex area of law.
We do offer No Win, No Fee legal representation to eligible clients. If you need to talk to our team about joining a current action, or starting a new one, please do not hesitate to contact us here now.
Experts in group and multi-party action claims
We are true experts in group and multi-party action compensation claims, having been working in this area of law for over a decade, representing thousands of people and recovering millions of pounds in damages.
For eligible clients, we work on a No Win, No Fee basis as part of our commitment to access to justice. We represent thousands of people across a broad range of actions, from medical scandals and recalls, to the emissions issues, and many data breaches, leaks and hacks.
You can speak to our team for free, no-obligation legal advice here now.
Group action compensation after a data breach
We pursue group and multi-party action compensation claims after a data breach has taken place when it has affected many people, from the thousands to the millions.
As specialists in this niche and complex area of law, we can fight for the rights of victims to pursue justice, and we can do so on a No Win, No Fee basis for eligible claimants. Our friendly team is happy to provide free, expert legal advice on a no-obligation basis here now.
Group actions for data breaches
We have launched a significant number of group actions for data breaches, leaks and hacks in the UK, with these types of cases now making up for the majority of the large actions that we pursue for people.
We do not expect the rate of new incidents to slow down, and we expect that we will continue to represent significant numbers of people for privacy compensation cases. Given that one small issue or a single cyberattack could affect potentially millions of people, it stands to reason as to why group and multi-party cases now commonly involve some form of privacy matter.
To discuss privacy compensation cases for group and multi-party actions, please do not hesitate to contact our team here now for free, no-obligation legal advice.
Virgin Media data protection breach anniversary: still time to claim
We are now two years on since the news broke about the Virgin Media data protection breach that affected some 900,000 victims, most of whom were customers.
We represent thousands of people affected by the data leak on a No Win, No Fee basis who are engaged in a Group Action for justice. We are at quite an advanced stage for many of the claimants given the length of time that has passed since news of the leak broke in the press, but you are still in time to start your claim if you have yet to join the action. However, time is running out and we urge anyone who has yet to start their legal case for compensation to do so without delay.
You can sign up to join the Virgin Media data protection group action using the dedicated website here now.
Virgin Media data leak claims
In March 2020, news of the Virgin Media data leak revealed that as many as 900,000 UK people (mainly customers) had had their information exposed due to a system insecurity. The data protection errors that occurred within the company came with serious consequences, causing those affected to potentially become vulnerable to data misuse.
In accordance with UK data protection law, every citizen has rights that can protect them in the aftermath of a data breach. These rights can be asserted in a data breach compensation claim to ensure that third-party data controllers cannot get away with needless errors and negligence.
We believe all those affected by the Virgin Media data breach could be eligible to claim compensation for any harm caused, which is why we have launched a group action to see that justice is done. Our experience in high-profile data breach group actions means that we are well equipped to lead claims to fruition. If you were notified of your involvement in the Virgin Media data leak, we encourage you to join our action, as you may be able to recover thousands of pounds in compensation.
The third anniversary of the GDPR
This May, we have reached the third anniversary of the GDPR, which was introduced in the UK and across the EU in 2018. Seen as a momentous event for data security, the General Data Protection Regulation was predicted to overhaul data protection policies in UK businesses and organisations, affording data subjects greater rights and securities.
Designed to update data protection for the digital age, the GDPR requires that all data controllers use the appropriate technical cybersecurity measures and organisational strategies when processing and holding personal information. To some extent, important changes have been made, but it seems many data controllers have yet to fully grasp what their legal obligations are under the GDPR.
Unfortunately, there has been no major downturn in the occurrence of data breaches over the last few years, which have left countless victims worrying about the mishandling and/or exposure of their private information. Over more than 6 years of representing victims for privacy matters, we have seen how profoundly victims have been affected by incidents. We will be here to support victims in making data breach claims for as long as organisations neglect their data protection duties.
Join the Virgin Media data breach class action
The Virgin Media data breach class action has been in progress for almost a year now as we continue to take on clients affected by the data breach that came to light in March last year.
Up to 900,000 victims, all of whom had their personal data exposed by failings in the company’s data protection policies, could be eligible to claim compensation.
If you were notified by Virgin Media of your involvement in the breach, head to the Virgin Media group action site to start your claim now. The negligence of Virgin Media should not go unpunished. At The Group Action Lawyers, we know all too well how the collective force of a group action can be powerful in holding companies to account.
Sign-up for a Virgin Media data breach compensation claim today
You can sign-up for a Virgin Media data breach compensation case and be a part of the action for justice by completing the forms on the dedicated website here.
The action that we are representing clients for is for the 900,000 victims of the data breach that occurred between April 2019 and February 2020 to pursue damages for any distress they suffer. We are prepared to represent clients on a No Win, No Fee basis because we are confident that we have grounds to be able to succeed with the action.
Read on for more information about how we can help and about the basis of the legal case that we have launched.
Virgin Media data breach compensation action
The Virgin Media data breach compensation action is well underway, and we are now representing a large number of victims affected on a No Win, No Fee basis.
Over the last few weeks, we have received a huge influx of enquires from concerned victims, with most now signed-up for a claim. If you are one of the 900,000 affected who has yet to start your case with us, we are ready to assist you now.
Here is some brief advice about your eligibility to claim with us and how we are working on a No Win, No Fee basis for our clients.