Data Breach & Cyber Crime Case Studies

We want to reduce the number of data violations taking place across the UK. To do this, we’re taking a look at real-life examples of data breaches to raise awareness of this issue and educate people to prevent similar mistakes from happening.

Below are just some examples of the real-data breach cases our solicitors have been involved in.

If you have been the victim of a data breach or cyber fraud, contact us to find out how we can help you to recover any losses.

£7,000 compensation for victim of police data breaches

The team at Hayes Connor were able to secure £7,000 in compensation for a client who suffered very significant harm as a result of three data breaches by officers of...

Data breach leads to neighbour harassment

The headlines lead us to believe that data breaches occur as a result of cyber-attacks. The reality is that the vast majority of cases take place as a result of...

How Hayes Connor helps our clients after a solicitor data breach

At Hayes Connor Solicitors, we help our clients get the compensation they deserve. We do this following data protection breaches, cybercrime, and other online offences. We are also committed to...

How Hayes Connor Solicitors helps our clients after a bank data breach

At Hayes Connor Solicitors, we help our clients get the compensation they deserve. We do this following data protection breaches, cybercrime, and other online offences. One type of claim we...

How Hayes Connor helps our clients after a recruitment data breach

At Hayes Connor Solicitors, we help our clients get the compensation they deserve. We do this following data protection breaches, cybercrime, and other online offences. One type of claim we...

Woman has her medical records unlawfully accessed by her ex

As our health and social care system becomes digital, it is vital that there are adequate, robust secure data protections inplace. And that healthcare staff have the knowledge and ability...

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I instructed Hayes Connor to deal with a serious personal data breach.... I have dealt with many legal firms over the years and, without question and in every respect, Hayes Connor stands apart; head and shoulders above all others I have ever worked with and who, so often, have disappointed.
We highly recommend Hayes Connor Solicitors who helped us to achieve a very positive result in relation to a data breach claim. We received a faultless service from Christine Sabino who was always extremely professional, efficient & considerate.
Richard Forrest at Hayes Connor was fantastic in dealing with our Data Breach claim for me and my brother. Professional, knowledgeable and great communication. Highly recommended.
When a big company lost my personal data, I turned to Hayes Connor. From start to finish I was always looked after and kept up to date. My claim against the big company was successful and this is down to the hard work of Hayes Connor & James Kelliher.
I would like to say what a positive experience I have had using your company for an educational GDPR breach. Even through the pandemic the service was exceptional high quality. Both Lindsey and Ben were so helpful, understanding and knowledgeable
James, thanks once again for all of your efforts, it's been a pleasure working with you and Hayes Connor
Many thanks for your swift and professional dealing of this matter. I am very grateful for all your help and can get on with life a bit better.
Rob Davies
Ben has taken care of my case with efficiency, comittment and pure professionalism. I am very pleased with the outcome of this case and would be happy to take any future business to Hays Connor.