Hayes Connor Solicitors Data Breach Overview: April 2020
Each month at Hayes Connor Solicitors, we take a look at some of the key data breach news that has occurred over the last few weeks. Looking at both significant cases, legal developments, and what's happening at our firm, we hope to help businesses and individuals to become fully protected in our increasingly online world. So, what happened in April 2020? Find out in our data breach overview.
April 2020 data breach overview
The coronavirus pandemic continued to impact the legal world
And, in response, the UK's data protection regulator - the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) - provided some information on how preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus interacts with data protection law.
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We shared how Hayes Connor is continuing to help our clients during the global health crisis
Despite the pandemic, our expert data protection team remained committed to upholding the rights of our clients. All our group actions and individual cases continued to progress, and we received and concluded many claims. And, as the COVID-19 situation continued, we provided an update on how we are able to securely and confidently work on client cases - from initial query right through to settlement.
Scams, ransomware attacks and data breaches became a consequence of the coronavirus outbreak
Video conferencing app Zoom was at the centre of a significant data breach after half a million users' credentials were sold or given away on the dark web. The breach happened as cybercriminals took advantage of a surge in usage during the pandemic.
Cybercriminals were also reported to be using stolen data to harass healthcare organisations. The World Health Organisation, the Gates Foundation and the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (among others) were all affected.
And, RiskIQ - a world-leading cybersecurity company - warned that that ransomware attacks could be an additional consequence of the coronavirus outbreak. The RiskIQ report gave weight to predictions made by Hayes Connorabout a potential increase in data breaches during this challenging time.
Also in April, to help combat the threat of cybercrime, we shared details of some of the most common COVID-19 cyber scams to look out for.
A Nintendo Switch data hack was confirmed
Nintendo confirmed that it had suffered an enormous data hack after players reported suspicious logins and unauthorised purchases. It is thought that the hack has provided access to around 160,000 people's online accounts. Attackers were said to be stealing PayPal funds linked to the Nintendo eShop and purchasing expensive in-game currencies. In some cases, these purchases were worth hundreds.
About Hayes Connor
At Hayes Connor, we are true experts in data breach law. This is all we do, and we have been doing it longer than most other solicitors. We lead our field when it comes to understanding the complexities involved. What's more, we have been working to defend consumer rights for over 50 years.
As well as our experienced lawyers, our team also includes some of the UK's best data breach barristers. This ensures our clients get the very best level of legal support available.
A lack of care and understanding about data breach law can leave victims open to advice and representation below the standard expected. And this could see people lose out financially as a result. But, despite being the most experienced data protection solicitors around, we also provide no-win, no-fee funding arrangements. So our clients don't have to worry about costs. There are no hidden charges or administration fees.
Importantly, while we are experts in group actions, we also deal with smaller individual cases. And we understand that for those involved the experience can be devastating. So, regardless of the details, we never belittle anyone's experience.
And, because making a data breach claim is stressful enough without having to chase your solicitor, we provide regular updates, so our clients always know what's happening. Together, this experience and expertise ensure that our data breach solicitors are unmatched in the UK.
Contact Hayes Connor Solicitors today for a free, no-obligation, initial assessment of your case and remember to keep an eye out for our May 2020 data breach overview.