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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...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/what-is-the-average-compensation-for-a-data-breach/
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...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/who-is-accountable-for-a-data-breach/
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...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/privacy-concerns-over-employees-inputting-sensitive-data-into-chatgpt/
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...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/what-happens-if-data-protection-is-breached/
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...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/what-do-hackers-do-with-stolen-information/
An estimated 14,000 employees at a Liverpool NHS hospital trust have been informed that their data was leaked via email due to human error, according to reports. A file containing...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/press-release/data-leak-hits-thousands-of-nhs-workers/
Recent concerns have been brought up regarding the use of ChatGPT and the dangers which come with utilising the AI chatbot system. This includes businesses that use ChatGPT as they...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/press-release/concerns-surrounding-chatgpt-and-the-dangers-it-may-pose-to-businesses-worsens/
Richard Forrest, Legal Director at the UK’s leading data breach law firm, Hayes Connor, discusses the potential risks of employees sharing sensitive data on chatbots, as well as providing actionable...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/press-release/legal-expert-raises-confidentiality-concerns-over-employees-inputting-sensitive-data-into-chatgpt/
A considerable proportion of the population lacks a proper understanding of how generative AI, such as ChatGPT, operates. The consequence of which could result in violation of data compliance regulations,...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/press-release/data-violation-dangers-with-ai-such-as-chatgpt/
Italy’s recent ban on ChatGPT and a lack of certainty over the chatbot’s GDPR adherence has raised the debate around business’ data privacy rules, says law firm Hayes Connor. Richard...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/press-release/law-firm-raises-chatgpt-sensitive-data-concern/
Law firms and other businesses that are “over-excited” by the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT to boost productivity risk inputting sensitive and confidential client information, a data privacy...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/press-release/over-excited-firms-risk-chatgpt-data-breaches/
Richard Forrest, Legal Director at the UK’s leading data breach law firm, Hayes Connor, discusses the potential risks of employees sharing sensitive data on chatbots, as well as providing actionable...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/press-release/compliance-concerns-for-businesses-using-chatgpt/
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...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/how-chatgpt-and-generative-ai-will-revolutionise-grocery/
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...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/what-is-sensitive-information/
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...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/claiming-for-unauthorised-access-to-patient-medical-records-uk/
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...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/data-protection-act-can-you-be-paid-damages-for-distress/
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...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/sensitive-patient-information-exposed-in-nhs-trust-data-breach/
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...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/may-data-breach-roundup-23/
The Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) hold over 50 million driver records and 40 million vehicle records in the UK. If the DVLA fails to follow data protection laws...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/data-breach-claim/dvla-data-breach-claims/
His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), like most other departments of the UK government, store and process huge amounts of personal data. Where this data is compromised for any reason,...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/data-breach-claims/hmrc-data-breach-claims/
As the UK’s largest public service department, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) handle the personal data of millions of British citizens. Any errors made while storing and processing...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/data-breach-claims/government-data-breach-claims/dwp-data-breach-claims/
Healthcare organisations, including the NHS, heavily rely on digital record keeping when handling personal data. While there are robust guidelines in place that should regulate the use of this information,...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/data-breach-claims/medical-data-breach-claims/nhs-data-breach-claims/
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...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/can-social-workers-breach-your-confidentiality/
If you have been affected by the Capita data breach, our specialist data breach solicitors at Hayes Connor can help. Our industry-leading experience and expertise will help you to secure...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/group-actions/capita-data-breach-compensation-how-to-claim/
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...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/exeter-heavitree-road-police-station-data-breach-compensation-how-to-claim/
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,...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/what-is-a-gdpr-breach/
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....
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/june-data-breach-roundup-23/
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...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/met-police-data-breach/
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...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/greater-manchester-police-data-breach-compensation-how-to-claim/
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....
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/june-data-breach-roundup-23-2/
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...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/victims-of-domestic-abuse-put-at-risk-of-harm-by-data-breaches/
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...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/what-is-a-third-party-data-breach/
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...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/september-data-breach-roundup-2/
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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....
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/predicted-trends-in-data-breaches-2024-how-will-the-landscape-of-data-breaches-change-in-the-coming-year/
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...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/october-data-breach-roundup/
Charities have the same security responsibilities as any other business that handles your personal data. Where a charity fails to keep data secure, this could amount to a data breach,...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/data-breach-claims/charity-data-breaches/
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...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/how-to-know-if-your-data-has-been-leaked/
Legal Director Christine Sabino addresses the recent data breach case involving Liverpool University Hospital Foundation Trust (LUHFT) that Hayes Connor are acting on. Hayes Connor act for a large claimant...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/group-actions/liverpool-university-hospital-foundation-trust-data-breach/
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...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/confidential-information-compromised-in-school-data-breaches/
No matter the size of your company or institution, you’ll need to be aware of the responsibilities that come with storing and handling data, both from a legal perspective and...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/a-look-back-at-the-biggest-data-breaches-in-2023-a-cautionary-tale-for-all-businesses/
Having your bank account hacked is one of the scariest and most devastating types of crime you can experience. It can cause immediate financial difficulties and long-term harm to your...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/what-to-do-if-your-bank-account-is-hacked/
Employees typically have to share a range of sensitive personal information with their employers, from their home address and birth dates to any medical conditions or disabilities they are living...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/what-to-do-when-employers-share-personal-information/
Data breaches are a common occurrence across a wide range of industries. Countless organisations have been caught out, particularly in recent years, leading to the exposure of highly sensitive personal...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/common-causes-of-data-breaches/
Casinos store a large amount of personal data which, if compromised, could leave you in an extremely vulnerable position. If your information has been exposed in a casino data breach,...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/data-breach-claims/casino-data-breach-claims/
Games publishers and brands increasingly hold large amounts of personal data which could be susceptible to being compromised. Where this happens, and a gaming data breach occurs, you could be...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/data-breach-claims/gaming-data-breach-claims/
Pension service providers are responsible for large amounts of highly sensitive personal data which needs to be kept secure. Where a pension data breach occurs and your information is compromised,...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/data-breach-claims/pension-data-breach-claims/
Social services, just like any other public body or private organisation, store a significant amount of personal data, often of a very sensitive nature. Where this information is exposed or...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/data-breach-claims/social-services-data-breaches/
Legal Director, Richard Forrest, runs through the details of a hugely damaging data breach involving the Ministry of Defence and the personal details of UK military personnel, as well as...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/personal-details-of-uk-armed-forces-personnel-leaked-following-mod-data-breach/
Learning that your information has been compromised in a data protection breach can be incredibly distressing. When you find yourself in such a situation, you will understandably want to know...
https://www.hayesconnor.co.uk/news-resources/news/can-i-sue-for-a-data-protection-breach/
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