Data Breach Claims

Protecting Your Digital Rights and Privacy.

Barings Law champions data breach claims, helping clients secure justice for personal data violations.

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Have you been a victim of a data breach? Barings Law is vastly experienced at claiming compensation for these breaches swiftly and effectively.

Use our simple form to submit your data breach claim and we’ll get working on your case right away.

Leicester Council Breach

In March 2024, hackers attacked Leicester City Council, accessing sensitive data. The INC Ransom group claimed responsibility and posted proof of the breach. Initially thought to be 25 documents, LCC later confirmed that at least 1.3 terabytes of data was accessed. The council shut down their IT systems, and efforts to identify the stolen data and contact those affected are ongoing.

Arnold Clark Data Breach

Arnold Clark has confirmed that client data has been stolen in a data breach that took place on the 23rd of December 2022. Data stolen may include bank details, ID documents, National Insurance numbers, dates of birth and vehicle details

Capita Data Breach

Capita, a leading UK-based public sector service provider, recently fell victim to a significant data breach. With clients including the NHS and the DWP, it’s possible that the breach includes particularly sensitive data.

South Staffs Water

South Staffs Water has been targeted by a ransomware attack with client’s banking details potentially leaked online by hackers.

SSCL

(Shared Services Connected Ltd)

Hackers breached the Ministry of Defence’s payroll system, operated by Shared Services Connected Ltd, potentially accessing personal and banking details of hundreds of thousands of current and former military personnel. The system has been taken offline as the full impact of the cyber-attack is still being assessed.

FatFace Data Breach

In January 2021, FatFace became the victim of a ransomware attack which seized vast amounts of client data.

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Curry’s Retail Data Breach

Curry’s Retail experienced a massive data breach which exposed sensitive information of millions of people across the UK.
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Curry’s Retail

(formerly DSG Retail LTD)

In May 2017, Curry’s Retail (formerly DSG Retail LTD) experienced a massive data breach which exposed payment card details and sensitive data such as full names, postcodes, email addresses of millions of people across the UK.

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Your Path to Expert Legal Consultation.

Embark on a streamlined journey towards professional legal advice, where each step is designed for clarity, convenience, and comprehensive support.
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Claim Initiation

You fill in our online form and upload a copy of the data breach notification letter/email you received.

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Launch Claim

We will start a no-win no-fee claim to claim compensation from the responsible party.
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Regular Updates

Stay informed – we’ll reach out with updates or if more information is needed for your case.
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Maximise Success

We work diligently to negotiate on your behalf, striving to achieve the most favourable resolution possible.

Frequently Asked Questions.

We’ve answered some of our most Frequently Asked Questions below, but if you have a question that we have not answered, please feel free to book a one-on-one consultation with one of our experts, give us a call on 0161 200 9960, or click on the webchat icon at the bottom right hand side of this page.

Is it No-Win No-Fee?

We operate on a No-Win No-Fee basis, meaning if we are unsuccessful in your claim, you will not be liable for any fees.

What fee do Barings charge?

If we are successful in your claim, Barings Law charge a success fee of 25%+ VAT. These fees will be displayed in your CFA (Conditional Fee Agreement). If we are unsuccessful, you will not be liable for any fees.

What information do I need when submitting a claim?

When submitting a claim with us, all we require is a copy of the notification letter or email from the organisation that has been breached informing you that you have been impacted by the breach. 

If you have been impacted financially, you can also submit any bank or credit statements that show discrepancies. 

How long does the process take?

It is not possible to give an exact timeframe. A number of contributing factors that arise with any legal case may determine the speed of progress, one of which is the cooperation of the defendant.

Our legal experts will be able to give you a clearer indication once proceedings have started.

Can I claim if I have not suffered a financial loss?

You can claim even without experiencing a financial loss as GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) grants you the right to seek compensation for both material and non-material damage, including distress from issues such as spam calls.

How are awards or damages determined?

The total damages will be determined by various factors, such as the severity of the breach, the organisations data protection measures, and any personal impact.

What steps can I take to protect my information if my data has been breached?

Check out our Safeguarding Your Information After a Data Breach article for some helpful tips on what you can do. Alternatively, you can visit our knowledge centre for other relevant articles and guides.

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