Employee Data Breach by Employer Claims
Employers hold a significant amount of private information about their employees, and unfortunately, this information does not always remain private. Should an employer or fellow employee misuse that data or allow it to fall into the wrong hands, the consequences can be very serious.
Breaches of data within the workplace can relate to pay and conditions, sickness and absenteeism, disciplinary and grievance disputes, and even private medical information that is shared or disclosed inappropriately.
Anyone whose personal information has been compromised in an employee data breach may have grounds to claim compensation.
At Hayes Connor Solicitors, we have worked with numerous clients to pursue workplace data breach claims where their employer leaked personal information. With a strong track record of success, we know exactly what it takes to make a successful employer data breach compensation claim.
Employee Data Breach Examples
Some of the most common employee data breach examples we can assist with include:
• Documentation left in communal work areas or on shared printers
• Information being sent to incorrect email recipients, both internally and externally
• Employers or employees misusing confidential data relating to other employees, customers, or other individuals
• Personal data being accessed in a cyberattack caused by employer or employee negligence
• Failure to properly dispose of confidential data, leading to this data falling into the wrong hands
We understand how distressing an employee data breach can be and how serious the consequences often are for those affected. In most cases, these breaches result from simple human errors, which can make living with the consequences even more upsetting.
As well as the potential financial impact in cases of identity theft or financial crime, the emotional distress caused by a breach of employee information can be substantial.
Employer data breach compensation is essential to help those affected by a workplace data breach get their lives back on track. If you have been affected, our expert solicitors are here to help.
Ultimately, if a workplace has failed to protect your personal data, you have a right to claim compensation.
If you believe you have grounds for a claim, we can assess this for you free of charge. Simply use our secure online claim form to let us know the details of your claim, and we will get back to you shortly.
To speak to a member of our team about what to do if you believe your data has been exposed in a workplace data breach, please call now on 0151 363 5895.
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