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Amazing experience
After placing an enquiry, I received a call 20 minutes later, and then 2 hours later, I had a solicitor assigned to me. They were absolutely incredible right from the word go - amazing and very prompt with replies, answering all my questions and keeping the process moving. We finally completed today and I am so unbelievably happy. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Lawhive again in the future if needed.
Lily
First class service
I initially made an online enquiry about a tricky conveyancing matter and received an immediate call back. They understood straight away what was needed and gave me a quote that was very reasonable. It was such a pleasure to find someone who was cheerful, professional and completely reassuring as I’d been getting quite anxious about the sale of my house. The service Lawhive has provided is absolutely first class and I cannot recommend them enough.
Charles
Empathetic, professional and efficient
I am an executor, selling my mother's home. I found the assistance I received from Lawhive first rate - empathetic, professional and efficient.
Mark
Great service from Lawhive
We used Lawhive for our conveyancing needs and our solicitor was very helpful, patient and informative. She helped us with our needs with prompt responses and provided a very efficient service.
Kelvin
Great service when you need clarity and calm
Our solicitor was warm, friendly and provided crystal clear communication. A lot of conveyancers assume customers know everything about the process already, so it was really appreciated to hear each stage included in the price given.
Em
Quick and efficient
We used Lawhive for a transfer of property and conveyancing. Our solicitor was so helpful and thorough with the whole process. He responded quickly and efficiently to any questions or requests that we had and explained some of the more complicated issues regarding the process clearly.
Geri
Fantastic service and experience with Lawhive
I had the pleasure of working with Lawhive doing a transfer of equity on a property. Our solicitor’s service was amazing, she responded quickly to any questions or concerns and kept me updated throughout the process. I can strongly recommend her for any conveyancing work that you may need. Fantastic service all round.
Jane
Amazing experience
After placing an enquiry, I received a call 20 minutes later, and then 2 hours later, I had a solicitor assigned to me. They were absolutely incredible right from the word go - amazing and very prompt with replies, answering all my questions and keeping the process moving. We finally completed today and I am so unbelievably happy. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Lawhive again in the future if needed.
Lily
First class service
I initially made an online enquiry about a tricky conveyancing matter and received an immediate call back. They understood straight away what was needed and gave me a quote that was very reasonable. It was such a pleasure to find someone who was cheerful, professional and completely reassuring as I’d been getting quite anxious about the sale of my house. The service Lawhive has provided is absolutely first class and I cannot recommend them enough.
Charles
Empathetic, professional and efficient
I am an executor, selling my mother's home. I found the assistance I received from Lawhive first rate - empathetic, professional and efficient.
Mark
Great service from Lawhive
We used Lawhive for our conveyancing needs and our solicitor was very helpful, patient and informative. She helped us with our needs with prompt responses and provided a very efficient service.
Kelvin
Great service when you need clarity and calm
Our solicitor was warm, friendly and provided crystal clear communication. A lot of conveyancers assume customers know everything about the process already, so it was really appreciated to hear each stage included in the price given.
Em
Quick and efficient
We used Lawhive for a transfer of property and conveyancing. Our solicitor was so helpful and thorough with the whole process. He responded quickly and efficiently to any questions or requests that we had and explained some of the more complicated issues regarding the process clearly.
Geri
Fantastic service and experience with Lawhive
I had the pleasure of working with Lawhive doing a transfer of equity on a property. Our solicitor’s service was amazing, she responded quickly to any questions or concerns and kept me updated throughout the process. I can strongly recommend her for any conveyancing work that you may need. Fantastic service all round.
Jane
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01 overview
GDPR laws are a set of rules designed to protect personal data. They govern how businesses and organisations can use and store personal data.
Businesses don’t always manage customer data as they should under GDPR laws. Big companies are often targeted by hackers attempting to steal personal data, which can lead to large data breach claims and payouts for affected customers. Many types of data can be breached including credit and debit cards, bank accounts, NHS, and government breaches.
If you feel your data has been breached, you may be able to claim compensation. Our network of specialist data breach solicitors can help you make your case and increase your chances of success.
Get in touch today for a free case assessment and no-obligation quote for the services of an expert lawyer.
Article 5 of the UK GDPR laws set out seven data protection principles for companies to follow to protect their customer’s right to privacy:
Companies and institutions must embed these principles at the heart of their data processing policies. This is because data holders are accountable for the information they hold and must be able to demonstrate compliance with the data protection principles.
Your data should be kept safe as, if it gets out, it can cause financial harm.
Incorrect data can also be harmful too. For example, if your medical records are incorrect, you might not get the right treatment. Similarly, mistakes by the police, like a false criminal record, can affect your life, including your job or prospects.
For businesses, breaching data protection rules can lead to big fines of up to £17.5 million or 4% of their yearly annual turnover, whichever is higher. They might also face a damaged reputation and lose the trust of customers.
If you suspect your data has been breached, there are steps you can take to confirm it. Normally, the company should inform you via email or text, but sometimes it takes a while to realise and notify everyone. You can also contact the data controller to see if your data was involved in the breach.
Online services can also help you check if your phone number or email has been compromised.
Common examples of data breaches include:
These sectors are the most common for data breaches, and if your data is breached in any of the above, you may have a data breach claim.
The following examples of data breach examples are taken from the Information Commissioner’s Office:
If you discover a data breach you should:
You're eligible to claim compensation for a data breach under GDPR if the breach occurred due to wrongful actions by the data controller, such as negligence, and if you've suffered damage, either financial or emotional, as a result.
If you've been offered free credit monitoring, this could also support your claim.
The ICO, or Information Commissioner’s Office, is an independent authority in the UK responsible for data protection and information rights. They offer advice, guidance, support, and enforcement for individuals and organisations on data protection, freedom of information, and subject access requests.
You can make a data protection complaint when an organisation:
If you have reason to make a complaint, you should first complain directly to the organisation in writing, stating the problem and how you want them to put it right. Many businesses have formal procedures to deal with these types of complaints.
If you are unhappy with their response, you can complain to the ICO. They will investigate your claim and take action against anyone who's misused your personal data.
GDPR breach claims can include material damages and non-material damages.
Material damages include financial losses, while non-material damages result from the emotional impact of the breach.
The compensation you can receive from a data breach claim will vary depending on the severity of the breach. Compensation amounts usually range between £1,000 and £42,900.
You should bring a data breach claim as early as possible because there are strict deadlines.
If you are claiming against a public company, you have six years from the date you were informed about the breach. There is a shorter limit of one year when claiming against a public body, like the council or the police.
The timeline can vary depending on the specific circumstances of the claim so it is always best to seek legal support when you want to make a claim.
Data breaches can be considered a criminal offence under the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) in certain circumstances.
For example:
It is also a criminal offence to unlawfully obtain or access someone else’s personal data and is punishable by a fine in the Magistrates’ or Crown court.
Usually, the data holder (the organisation that processes an individual’s data) is liable for data breaches. This is true even when the breach is the fault of a third party responsible for housing the data.
The data owner is responsible for carrying out risk assessments to ensure that the location they hold data is secure and has strong security measures.
The data holder may be responsible if the data owner can prove that they took all reasonable steps to ensure that the data holder had appropriate security. This would be the case if the data holder updated their systems and experienced a leak because of the update.
At Lawhive, our network of commercial solicitors can support you in claiming compensation if your data was breached due to negligence and you've experienced harm as a result.
Get in touch today for a free case assessment to discuss your needs and next steps.
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