Data Breach Solicitors
If your data has been breached, you could be entitled to make a data breach claim for compensation, even if you did not suffer a financial loss.
We have specialist data breach solicitors who can help you to make a data breach claim.
Who can make a data breach claim?
It doesn’t matter whether you are a company or an individual; if your data has been lost, stolen or sold, you could be entitled to make a data breach claim. You must be able to prove that you suffered because of the data breach so that you can claim compensation.
Is there a deadline to make a data breach claim?
You have six years from the date of the breach or date of knowledge of the data breach in which to make a claim. We recommend acting promptly, as data breach claim time limits are strictly enforced.
What type of data could be breached?
Data incorporates several everyday pieces of information, and could include information such as:
- Name and address
- Bank details
- Credit card details
- Medical records (GP and hospital)
- Passport details
- Sensitive or protected information
How can data be breached?
Data breaches can happen in many ways. One of the most common reasons for a data breach is human error. People handle your data daily, and they could inadvertently send your information to the wrong recipient. Furthermore, humans can act maliciously and obtain and use data for the incorrect reasons. An example of this could include an employee of an insurance company using the personal data of their customers to sell it on to third party claims management companies.
Other examples of data breaches could include:
- Hacking a laptop or PC
- Sending a letter or email which includes personal data to the wrong address/recipient
- The theft of a laptop or mobile device
- The use of malware or phishing emails
Which types of organisations could be responsible?
Your personal data is handled and processed by many different organisations on a daily basis. Your personal data could be held and processed by any of the following organisations:
- Doctors’ surgeries
- Hospitals
- Banks
- Schools, universities and nurseries
- Local authorities/local government
- Police
- Private companies
- Investment firms
- Brokerage firms
- E-money providers
If you believe your personal data has been breached, our team is on hand to assess your circumstances, explain your options and help you pursue the compensation you deserve.
How to Get in Contact
alexander.zivancevic@patronlaw.co.uk for more information.
