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Category: Ransomware

education sector data breaches
March 04, 2024

Education Sector Data Breaches Compensation with The Data Breach Lawyers

Education sector data breaches: as the education sector continues to embrace technological advancements, the risk of data breaches looms large, threatening the security of sensitive information held by educational institutions.

We delve into the implications of data breaches within the education sector and outline the steps victims can take to claim compensation with The Data Breach Lawyers.

Discover how our expertise can empower affected individuals to recover thousands of pounds in compensation, ensuring justice in the aftermath of a data breach.

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By Matt
ransomware affecting schools
January 08, 2024

Ransomware Affecting Schools and Your Right to Claim Data Breach Compensation

The impact of ransomware affecting schools extends far beyond the digital realm, often compromising sensitive information and leaving victims in distress.

In recent years, the issue of ransomware has cast a dark shadow over educational institutions, with schools becoming prime targets for cyberattacks. At The Data Breach Lawyers, we recognise the severity of these incidents and are dedicated to helping victims claim the compensation they deserve.

In this article, we can explore the specific challenges posed by ransomware in schools and shed light on the avenues available for claiming substantial compensation. Make sure to contact us for free, no-obligation legal help about starting a claim for compensation here now.

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By Matt
city council data leaks
June 11, 2023

City council data leaks – claiming compensation

You could be entitled to claim compensation for city council data leaks, and we may be able to represent you for a legal claim on a No Win, No Fee basis.

All organisations – including public sector ones – must adhere to the GDPR. Any failure to do so can leave them liable to settle a compensation claim for any distress that the victim has suffered from that has been caused by the loss of control of their personal information.

Contact us here now for free, no-obligation legal help about starting a claim for compensation today.

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By Matt
blackmail from a data breach
May 15, 2023

Claim compensation for blackmail from a data breach

You could be entitled to claim compensation for blackmail from a data breach, and we may be able to represent you for a legal case on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Read on for some general advice. To talk to our expert team about pursuing a data breach compensation claim, please do not hesitate to contact us here now.

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By Matt
malicious cyberattacks
May 05, 2023

Claiming compensation for malicious cyberattacks

Victims of malicious cyberattacks could be eligible to claim compensation, and our leading team of lawyers may be able to represent you for a legal case on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Organisations have an important responsibility in accordance with the GDPR to protect the information in their charge. Where they fail to do so, they could be negligent and may be liable to issue compensation to anyone whose information has been leaked or exposed.

You can find out now if you are entitled to seek compensation by contacting our team for free, no-obligation legal advice here now.

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By Matt
online shopping scams
April 24, 2023

Online shopping scams from data breaches

Victims of a data breach, leak or hack could fall victim to online shopping scams. We may be able to represent anyone who has suffered from such an incident on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Read on for some advice. Contact our team here now for free, no-obligation help in respect of pursuing a GDPR compensation case.

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By Matt
school cyberattacks
March 27, 2023

Claiming compensation for school cyberattacks

Anyone who has been affected by school cyberattacks could be eligible to claim compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis with our leading team of expert privacy lawyers.

Read on for a little advice, and make sure to contact our team here now for free, no-obligation legal advice about getting started with a legal claim today.

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By Matt
ignoring cyberattacks
January 30, 2023

Ignoring Cyberattacks Increases Risks of Data Breaches

Ignoring cyberattacks and the increasing risks of data breaches is the worst thing that any organisation could do, as they must do all they can to protect the information in their charge.

Any organisation that fails to sufficiently protect information can be negligent, which can mean that the victim of a data breach can claim compensation for any distress suffered by the loss of control of their personal data. We pursue such cases on a No Win, No Fee basis for eligible clients, and you can contact our team for free, no-obligation legal advice here now.

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By Matt
payment card fraud
December 19, 2022

Claiming compensation for payment card fraud

Payment card fraud is one of the major risks that can be associated with a data breach, and you can factor this into a claim for compensation, even if you have not lost any money.

For eligible clients, we can pursue a privacy claim for damages for you on a No Win, No Fee basis, and you can discuss your circumstances with our legal team here now to find out if we can help you today.

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By Matt
cyberattack compensation
December 12, 2022

Pursuing a claim for cyberattack compensation

We represent people claiming cyberattack compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis for distress and loss caused by the loss of control of personal information.

As a leading firm of data breach lawyers, we represent thousands of people for privacy claims, and many of those are in group, multi-party and class action cases, where many people have been affected by a singular incident. In a case such as this, we must establish that the organisation responsible for protecting your information has been negligent, and we can normally assess this for you quickly on a free and no-obligation basis – contact us here to discuss your case now.

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By Matt
held to ransom by cybercriminals
November 28, 2022

Justice for Being Held to Ransom by Cybercriminals

You could be entitled to seek justice if your information has been held to ransom by cybercriminals, whether it has been exposed or not.

If the fault of your information coming into the hands of cybercriminals lies with an organisation that has breached the GDPR, you could be entitled to pursue them for a privacy compensation case. If we believe that there is a case to answer, we can represent eligible clients on a No Win, No Fee basis.

You can speak to our team for free, no-obligation legal advice here now.

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By Matt
exposed identity documents
November 14, 2022

Compensation for exposed identity documents

You could be eligible to claim GDPR compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis for exposed identity documents, recovering damages for any distress that you have suffered from.

The GDPR recognises that you could suffer significant distress from such information being misused or exposed, and the law can entitle you to recover damages for the loss of control that you have suffered from. You can find out if you are eligible to pursue a case with our leading team of expert lawyers by contacting us for free, no-obligation legal advice here now.

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