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11 May 20202 minute read

New era for privacy and data breach Class Actions in the UK

In the last 12 months there have been several incremental developments for UK Class Actions generated by data breaches at prominent organisations.

Large and high-profile data breaches are increasingly leading to group litigation and as the risks increase, companies need to be prepared to defend themselves robustly.

The recent decision in the Morrisons case and the judgment in Lloyd v Google have significant implications for the growth of privacy and data protection Class Actions in the UK. If this type of Class Action can progress, the risks for organisations who commit a data breach will be unprecedented. Not only could a data breach result in a significant fine from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) but a Class Action could result in multiple pay-outs that would dwarf any potential fine issued by a regulator. Upcoming cases will fully frame the approach that the courts will take to data breach Class Action.

DLA Piper has a strong track record in Class Actions, which has become the shorthand term for a range of mass claims, group litigation and collective redress procedures. In this film, our Class Actions Group discuss how Class Actions are developing in the privacy and data protection space, including:

  • The requirements and obstacles to building a class;
  • The calculation of damages;
  • Key risk areas for privacy and data breach; and
  • The best ways to mitigate those risks.

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See below for more information on the implications of Lloyd v Google and Morrisons on privacy and data breach Class Actions in the UK.

With our global footprint and multi-jurisdictional approach to representing clients we are ideally placed to help you and your clients prevent, mitigate and defend Class Actions.

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