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Read More →On the 11th of April 2023, the local authority South Lanarkshire Council suffered a data breach. This very concerning incident resulted in the leak of 15,000 employee and ex-employee personal details were leaked.
On the 11th of April 2023, the local authority South Lanarkshire Council suffered a data breach. This very concerning incident resulted in the leak of 15,000 employee and ex-employee personal details were leaked.
According to various media reports, this data includes:
The data breach occurred due to their response to a Freedom of Information request. Concerns have been raised about the council’s data management processes.
The breach was reported to the Information Commissioner.
At Jones Whyte, our experienced legal professionals pride themselves on responding quickly, resolving your needs and providing you with ongoing help and support.
Find your LawyerIf you have been affected by the recent South Lanarkshire Council data breach, you may be entitled to compensation for any distress or loss caused.
Organisations have a legal duty to securely store and process the information they hold on you, unfortunately, often negligent practices & poor cyber security can result in these details being disclosed. This can have a devastating effect on the victim when their personal information has been exposed.
At Jones Whyte, we understand how stressful and overwhelming it can be to deal with a data breach, especially if your personal information has been compromised. That’s why we are here to help.
Our team of data breach lawyers has extensive experience in handling cases involving data breaches. We have a deep understanding of the legal and technical aspects involved, which allows us to provide effective representation to our clients.
Our expert Group Action team are currently conducting a thorough investigation into the South Lanarkshire Council data breach and are advising affected customers on their rights for making a claim for compensation.
If you suspect that your personal information may have been compromised in the recent South Lanarkshire data breach, don’t hesitate to take action.
Contact our expert team of data breach lawyers at Jones Whyte today and let us help you get the compensation you deserve.
We’re here to guide you through the process and fight for your rights every step of the way. So why wait? Take the first step and contact us now.
Success Fee: If your claim is successful, our success fee is charged as a percentage of compensation awarded to you. This fee covers our legal services and includes the cost of After the Event (ATE) insurance to protect you against having to pay the other side’s costs if your claim is unsuccessful.
No Win, No Fee Explained: You will not pay any legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful. However, if we secure compensation for you, our success fee will be deducted from your compensation award before payment to you.
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