[Mr K]

Originally Posted by Mad Max

Ok so they send us an email warning us about phishing etc, big ****ing deal Virgin, i'd expect some sort of compensation to those affected!

Take them to court, they haven't protected your data and broken GDPR rules.

They'll be a nice little fine coming their way if nothing else.
https://www.itpro.co.uk/security/dat...wing-data-leak

. Although investigations have only just begun, Jonathan Compton, UK compliance lawyer and partner at DMH Stallard, argues that, given what we know so far, Virgin Media could face serious sanctions under GDPR, which sets fines at a maximum of 4% of global turnover, or €20 million.

"It is important to note that this was not a case of a secure database being hacked. No, this was an “error by a member of staff not following correct procedures," said Compton. "Fines towards the maximum of the applicable Act are likely," he added. "This was a serious breach, over a long period, affecting nearly 1m people.

He also added that the situation is "aggravated by the fact that this was not the result of a hack but the result of negligence.