How Hayes Connor helps our clients after an employment data breach
At Hayes Connor Solicitors, we help our clients get the compensation they deserve. We do this following data protection breaches, cybercrime, and other online offences. One type of claim we see a lot of is the employment data breach. Here are just some of the employment data breach cases we have helped our clients with recently.
Breach of data leading to an employment dispute
Our client was referred to a qualified third-party for a standard workplace assessment. This assessment was designed to make sure she had everything she needed to reach her full potential in her job. However, the party conducting the evaluation added sensitive personal information about her to their report. And they gave this to her employer.
This information was not relevant to the assessment. Moreover, it led to a dispute between our client and her employer over the disclosures she made while applying for her job.
In response, our client made a data breach claim against the workplace assessment provider. And, as well as claiming for the initial breach of her sensitive information, she also claimed for the loss and injury she suffered by the infringement when this knowledge was used against her.
Employment data breach leads to an increase in unwanted spam
Our client suffered a data breach when his employer was hacked and his financial information was put at risk.
As a result of the hack, our client was bombarded with unwanted spam calls and text messages, Some of which became quite personal. This proved to be very distressing. It resulted in him and his family suffering from distress and worry. Our client was diagnosed with an anxiety-related psychological condition that would require treatment to help him fully recover.
As the spam could be traced back to the original data hack, he was able to claim for the breach of his data and the injury caused.
Help is needed after an employment data breach
Today, such unlawful disclosures are all too familiar. And, in such cases, this can result in complex anxiety and stress.
But in such situations, you can claim damages for any psychological injuries caused by the breach of your personal data. If you find yourself suffering, make sure you seek appropriate medical attention as soon as any symptoms arise so that the impact can be adequately assessed.
At Hayes Connor Solicitors, we are 100% committed to seeking the compensation necessary to help people get their lives back on track following an employment data breach. But we don't believe that our obligation to our clients stops there - we also provide a wide range of information to help our clients protect themselves once a breach has occurred.
Making an employment data breach compensation claim
We help our clients to make compensation claims after their data was put at risk by the organisations they trusted to look after it. And we will make sure that your employment rights are protected during and after any claim against an employer.
Our professional, friendly team will advise you on whether you have a valid claim against an employer (or third-party). If you have a substantial case, we may be able to act on a NO WIN, NO FEE basis. Our process is fully compliant with ICO guidance, and we never put your details at risk. We will NEVER pass your details onto anyone without your permission.
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