News & Updates
We all know how important it is to keep our personal data secure. But what happens if an organisation makes a mistake which results in your information being compromised? And...
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Data breaches were in the news once again in October, as several sectors were struck by various serious incidents. Our data breach roundup for October covers some of the most...
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Christine Sabino, Legal Director at Hayes Connor, explores challenges, trends and predictions surrounding data breaches in 2024. Preventing data breaches involves implementing a combination of technical, organisational, and procedural measures....
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Plenty of data breaches took place across a variety of sectors in September, with sensitive personal information being exposed. Our data breach roundup for September covers some of the most...
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The consequences of a third-party data breach can be extremely serious. Legal Director Richard Forrest discusses what third-party data breaches involve, what actions you can take if you are a...
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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a stark warning to organisations that handle personal data, following a string of incidents which have put victims of domestic abuse at serious...
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Data breaches in a wide range of sectors hit the headlines in June and July, with some of the most prominent businesses in the UK finding themselves in hot water....
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Third-party attacks can be devastating, as was proven in the recent case involving Greater Manchester Police. Legal Director Richard Forrest provides further details, as well as what you can do...
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Legal Director Christine Sabino runs through the details of a hugely damaging data breach involving the Metropolitan Police and one of their third-party suppliers, as well as what steps any...
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Data breaches in a wide range of sectors hit the headlines in June and July, with some of the most prominent businesses in the UK finding themselves in hot water....
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In our digital era, personal data is immensely valuable. Unfortunately, our data can sometimes fall into the wrong hands. Every day, we willingly share our information with many different organisations,...
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If you have been affected by the Exeter police station data breach, our specialist solicitors at Hayes Connor are here to help. Our team’s industry-leading expertise and experience will help...
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Social workers have access to highly sensitive personal information, which creates a risk of data breaches. Legal Director Christine Sabino discusses these risks and what steps you can take if...
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May was as busy a month as ever in the world of data breaches, with the NHS, local councils and a national outsourcing company all being responsible for exposing personal...
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Multiple NHS trusts in England have been found to have been collecting and sharing patient information with Facebook without consent. An investigation by the Observer has discovered a covert tracking...
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Understanding your rights if a company has breached the Data Protection Act is essential. Associate Mo Hussain runs through everything you need to know about Data Protection Act breaches and...
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There are important boundaries that medical professionals must follow when handling your medical records. Associate Mo Hussain explains what unauthorised access to patient medical records involves and what you can...
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As you may be aware, companies and organisations often hold large amounts of our personal data and information. While much of this will be fairly standard, there will also be...
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Generative AI is already being used on food and drink NPD, and to aid marketing and customer service. What are the pros and cons? ChatGPT, please write an article on...
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Data protection is an incredibly serious matter. Any organisation that stores and handles personal data has a range of very strict guidelines that they must follow in order to keep...
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In the digital age, it should come as no surprise to learn that hackers could take a range of actions with the right information in their hands. These threats and...
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Mo Hussain, Associate at the UK’s leading data breach law firm, Hayes Connor, discusses the potential risks of data sharing on the chatbot, as well as providing actionable tips on...
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When a data breach occurs in your workplace, it is essential that the right procedures are followed. Litigation Executive Ben Brown explains how to report data breaches in your workplace...
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Discovering that your personal data has been breached can be an incredibly stressful and traumatic experience, especially if you are unsure over what steps you need to take next. If...
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We know that the amount of compensation that could be awarded is an important consideration for our clients. Associate Mo Hussain advises on the average compensation you could expect to...
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Private information should remain exactly that – private. But, if you believe that your private information has been misused, Litigation Executive Ben Brown provides all the information you will need...
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Data breaches are an unfortunately common occurrence, but knowing who should be held accountable isn’t always straightforward. Associate Mo Hussain clarifies who might be accountable for a data breach and...
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Accessing compensation in a timely manner is always an important consideration. Legal Director Richard Forrest explains what the data breach claims process will look like and how long you can...
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Confidentiality is something we expect will be protected, but that isn’t always the case. Litigation Executive Ben Brown explains what a breach of confidentiality involves and how Hayes Connor will...
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Current and former employees of WH Smith have been informed that their data has been breached following a recent cyber-attack. The high street retailer has confirmed that hackers were able...
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Various procedures need to be followed when handling personal data via email. Associate Mo Hussain addresses the recent data breach case involving Liverpool University Hospital Foundation Trust. Staff members who...
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Sportwear chain JD Sports have revealed that they have been subject to a significant cyber-attack, resulting in data belonging to 10 million customers being put at risk. In an email...
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Twitter is being sued by the Crown Estates over unpaid rent relating to its Piccadilly Circus-based headquarters building. The Crown Estates manages property for King Charles III and the monarchy,...
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Phishing links pose a number of potential risks to the uninitiated. Legal Director Richard Forrest discusses what might happen if a phishing link is clicked and what support Hayes Connor...
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Among shocking internal revelations about its content moderation practices and massive data breaches, it’s pretty hard for Twitter to stay out of the public eye. The culprit, this time, is...
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Medical data is often extremely sensitive and highly personal. Legal Director Christine Sabino addresses many of the concerns individuals have when they learn that their medical data has been lost...
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Legal Director Richard Forrest runs through the steps that you need to take if you learn that your employer has been hacked, including your options for making a data breach...
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14 schools across the UK have been subject to substantial cyber attacks, resulting in the loss of highly confidential data and documents. This data has subsequently been leaked on the...
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Victims of a cyber attack fear their details could be available on the dark web after employee payroll details were targeted, solicitors have said. South Staffs Water revealed in August...
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This study offers some useful insights into how data hackers target particular sectors of the economy. It is worth noting that Health is the top target and insurance brands who...
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Local authorities are one of the top offenders for data breaches across the UK, a new analysis has revealed. UK data breach solicitors, Hayes Connor, have analysed the ICO’s ongoing...
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October has come to an end, but throughout the month there has been a number of data breaches across the UK and internationally, including the banking, insurance and government sectors....
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As we head into the colder autumn months of the year towards Christmas, there is no stopping the data breaches, with two incidents affecting the education sector alone. Here you...
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Hayes Connor takes a deep dive into recent statistics released by the Information Commissioner’s office to see how businesses have been conforming to GDPR since its inception. In our digitally...
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In our current digital landscape, personal data can be incredibly valuable, especially to criminals. Individuals provide their personal data to a multitude of different organisations, and if those organisations do...
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South Staffordshire PLC have written to current and former employees to confirm that personal data has been compromised following a cyber-attack against subsidiary company South Staffordshire Water. In August, South...
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The UK’s industry-leading recruitment company, Acorn Recruitment, experienced a serious cyber attack earlier this year, resulting in a number of consumers’ financial and identification information being compromised. The Hayes Connor...
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A leading PVC-U roofing products manufacturer and distributor has contacted current and former employees, including some in the West Midlands, to inform them that a cyber attack on the company...
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Eurocell, a PVC-U manufacturer and distributor based in Derbyshire, have contacted current and former employees after suffering a cyber-attack that led to a substantial data breach. The company sent out...
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The UK saw some scorching hot days up and down the country in the month of July, with temperatures hitting an all-time high of 40.3 degrees Celsius in the East....
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