Data Breach Year-in-Review 2023

In 2023, we have continued to witness a tumultuous landscape of cybersecurity breaches, with many high-profile organisations affected, including Arnold Clark, Capita, Cambian, Parasol, The Metropolitan Police, and more. With a growing prevalence of ransom demands by hackers, and threats to release sensitive personal data onto the dark web, millions of individuals are at risk.   

A true data protection champion, Keller Postman UK has acted promptly and proactively to address the aftermath and implications of these breaches, offering legal counsel and support to affected parties where appropriate, and emphasising the critical need for immediate protection. In particular, we were delighted to successfully settle our hard-fought claim against Equifax this year, securing compensation and justice for thousands of affected clients.  

Over the past twelve months, in addition to representing clients in various data breach class actions, our team has attended industry events such as the CORLA Annual General Meeting, further solidifying our commitment to collective redress and access to justice. We also achieved significant legal commentary in key publications, as our data protection experts provided valuable insights into the implications of cybersecurity incidents, data protection fines, and regulatory gaps.  

Our high-profile data breach and cybercrime claims were pivotal in establishing our firm’s rankings in both the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. Such recognition speaks volumes about our firm’s approach and our prowess in advocating for clients against well-resourced entities. 

For detailed insights into this year’s legal actions, developments and industry recognitions, please take a look at our 2023 Year-In-Review.