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Ransomware risk on the rise
Cyber incidents as a result of ransomware are rising at an alarming rate according to figures published by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The number
August 11, 2021
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Kingsley Hayes discusses the increasing frequency of ransomware attacks
Kingsley Hayes, Head of Data Breach, discusses the increasing frequency and severity of ransomware attacks, in Fraud Intelligence. Kingsley’s article was published in Fraud Intelligence, 21 July 2021.
August 10, 2021
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Official figures show health sector reported highest number of data violations
Recently published data has revealed that the health sector had the highest number of non cyber related data breach incidents between April and June. The
July 15, 2021
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Cyber incidents up by more than a third with retail and manufacturing hardest hit
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has recently announced a collaboration with the Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) as its recent figures show that reported cyber related
December 17, 2020
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ICO shows it means business with recent £multi-million penalties
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has recently announced two significant fines after a lengthy review following the data breach incidents at British Airways and Marriott
November 5, 2020
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Keller Lenkner UK launches data breach proceedings against Royal Mail
The data breach and cybercrime specialists at Keller Lenkner UK, have launched legal proceedings against the Royal Mail. The action was officially filed at The
October 28, 2020
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Keller Lenkner UK appointed as data breach advisor to Communication Workers Union
We have been appointed to deliver data breach claims support to nearly 200,000 members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU).
October 13, 2020
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Personal data is at increasing risk warns data breach specialist
A reported 4.5 billion people are now online globally representing 59% of the world’s population. A sharp rise in data breach incidents is now highly likely warns data breach and cybercrime specialist Kingsley Hayes.
October 6, 2020
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Data breach expert joins Keller Lenkner UK
Kingsley Hayes, data breach and cybercrime specialist, has joined our firm as head of data breach where he will continue to pursue multi-party data breach claims against global organisations including British Airways and Marriott International.
September 24, 2020
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- United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust December 19, 2024A reprimand was issued to United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as during the period between 01 March 2021 to 31 March 2022, it had failed to respond to 32% of Subject Access Requests within the statutory timeframe of one calendar month, thereby infringing Articles 12(3), 15(1) and 15(3) of the UK GDPR.
- Money Bubble Ltd EN December 12, 2024It was found that between October – November 2022, the company made 168,852 spam calls resulting in several further complaints being made to the ICO and TPS. MBL did not provide evidence that anyone whose number had been called had consented to receiving calls from the company. The ICO has issued a £120,000 fine.
- Money Bubble Ltd MPN December 12, 2024It was found that between October – November 2022, the company made 168,852 spam calls resulting in several further complaints being made to the ICO and TPS. MBL did not provide evidence that anyone whose number had been called had consented to receiving calls from the company. The ICO has issued a £120,000 fine.
- Breathe Services Ltd December 12, 2024Breathe Services Ltd (BSL), a debt advice company based in Bolton, first came to the attention of the ICO as part of a wider investigation into complaints received about unsolicited phone calls to potentially vulnerable individuals. In a failed attempt to hide their real identity, BSL was found to have spoofed its outbound phone number […]
- Breathe Services Ltd December 12, 2024Breathe Services Ltd (BSL), a debt advice company based in Bolton, first came to the attention of the ICO as part of a wider investigation into complaints received about unsolicited phone calls to potentially vulnerable individuals. In a failed attempt to hide their real identity, BSL was found to have spoofed its outbound phone number […]
- Southend-on-Sea City Council October 17, 2024We issued a reprimand to Southend-on-Sea City Council in Essex after hidden data on a spreadsheet released as part of a freedom of information request revealed the sensitive personal details of staff
- Quick Tax Claims Limited October 15, 2024An ICO investigation revealed that Quick Tax Claims Limited had sent 7,863,547 unlawful text messages over the course of a month, resulting in 66,793 complaints – 93% of these stating there was no ‘opt out’ option. During the investigation, the ICO found that the company had purchased personal information from third-party suppliers that did not […]
- Quick Tax Claims Limited October 15, 2024An ICO investigation revealed that Quick Tax Claims Limited had sent 7,863,547 unlawful text messages over the course of a month, resulting in 66,793 complaints – 93% of these stating there was no ‘opt out’ option. During the investigation, the ICO found that the company had purchased personal information from third-party suppliers that did not […]
- National Debt Advice Limited October 14, 2024National Debt Advice sent 129,902 unsolicited direct marketing text messages to individuals in breach of regulation 22 of PECR resulting in over 4,000 complaints to the 7726 spam reporting service. The company was fined £30,000 and issued with an enforcement notice.