Use Our Data Breach Compensation Calculator To Value Your Claim

When you give your personal data to a company, such as your workplace or your bank, you expect them to do everything they can to protect it. If they fail to do so, and this leads to your personal data being compromised, you may suffer both mentally and financially from this. Therefore, you may be wondering about compensation. Our data breach compensation calculator could help you gain a clearer idea of how much you could be entitled to.

Here at Compensation Calculator UK, we understand that this may be a stressful time for you. That’s why our dedicated panel of solicitors are here to help you through every aspect of the data breach claims process. From gathering supporting evidence to negotiating your final settlement, all on a No Win No Fee basis.

Contact our friendly team of advisors today to discuss your potential data protection breach compensation claim. They can answer any questions you may have about the claiming process and also offer you free advice for your case.

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1. Data Breach Compensation Calculator
2. How Is Data Breach Compensation Calculated?
3. What Else Can I Claim For In A Data Breach Claim?
4. Can I Make A Data Breach Compensation Claim?
5. Who Is Responsible For A Data Breach?
6. How Do Data Breaches Happen?
7. What Are The Impacts Of A Data Breach?
8. What Should I Do After A Data Breach?
9. How Can I Make A Data Breach Compensation Claim?
10. Claiming For A Data Breach With Compensation Calculator UK
11. Frequently Asked Questions
12. Learn More

Data Breach Compensation Calculator

Our data breach compensation calculator could help you gain a clearer idea of how much compensation you could be awarded for the mental harm and certain financial losses you have suffered. It works by asking you questions about your claim and the psychological injuries you have suffered. The figures shown by the calculator have been taken from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). This is a document often used by legal professionals when valuing your injuries, as it lists compensation guidelines for a range of mental and physical injuries at various severities.

You can also refer to the table of compensation payouts we have created below using figures from the JCG. Please remember that these are guidelines only. Additionally, the top entry of this table has not been taken from the JCG.

If you have questions about using our data breach compensation calculator, you can contact an advisor today.

How Is Data Breach Compensation Calculated?

Data breach compensation is calculated by assessing what psychological harm (non-material damage) you have suffered, the severity of this harm, how it has impacted your life, and whether you suffered financial losses (material damage).

Factors taken into consideration when valuing how much compensation you could be awarded for your non-material damage include:

• The type of psychological harm you suffered, e.g. anxiety, depression, PTSD, etc.
• The severity of the psychological harm you suffered.
• How your daily life and working life has been impacted by your mental harm.
• Whether you have required any treatments for your psychological injury, such as therapy or medications.

In the next section, we will explore in depth the types of material damage you could claim for. You can also contact an advisor here at Compensation Calculator UK to discuss your data breach claim and receive free advice.

What Else Can I Claim For In A Data Breach Claim?

Any financial losses (otherwise referred to as material damage) you have suffered due to your personal data being breached could be claimed for within a data breach claim. Some examples could include, but are not limited to:

• Any therapy or medications you have paid for due to your mental injury.
• Any lost earnings you have experienced from taking time off work due to the psychological harm you suffered or the practical effects of the data breach, such as securing your personal information. 
• If your home address was compromised in the data breach, leading you to pay for home security or to relocate, these costs could also be covered.

To receive a free valuation of your data breach compensation, you can contact our advisors today.

Can I Make A Data Breach Compensation Claim?

You could make a data breach compensation claim if your personal data was compromised due to the wrongful actions or inactions of an organisation. 

Any information that can be used to identify you directly or indirectly is known as personal data. This includes your name, home address, mobile number, and bank details, among other things.

Data controllers and data processors must abide by the rules and regulations set out within the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) when processing the personal data of UK residents. This is because the DPA and the UK GDPR sit together as data protection law.

A data controller decides how and why your data is processed; it is usually an organisation. Data processors are usually agencies that process data on behalf of a data controller.

If a data controller or data processor fails to comply with data protection laws, it could result in a breach of your personal data. A personal data breach is a security incident that affects the integrity, availability or confidentiality of personal data.

If this personal data breach caused you to suffer psychological and/or financial harm, you could be eligible to claim compensation. Our data breach compensation calculator could help you get a clearer understanding of how much compensation you could be awarded.

Can You Claim If The Organisation Denies The Breach?

Yes, you could still claim if the organisation responsible for the breach denies liability for it. To prove that the organisation was responsible for the breach, you would have to gather sufficient evidence of their liability, such as the findings from an investigation by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) (they are the independent body that upholds data protection laws). Later in this guide, we will share more examples of evidence you could gather to support your claim.

To see if you have an eligible data breach claim, you can contact the advisor team today.

Who Is Responsible For A Data Breach?

The organisation that failed to ensure your personal data was secure and abide by data protection legislation, resulting in your personal data being compromised, would be deemed responsible for the data breach.

Here at Compensation Calculator UK, our panel of solicitors could help you with gathering supporting evidence to prove who was liable for your personal data breach and the subsequent harm you suffered from this. Contact our friendly advisory team today to learn more.

How Do Data Breaches Happen?

Data breaches could happen due to cyber attacks or due to human error. Some more in-depth examples are set out below:

• Your workplace fails to update its cybersecurity measures. This results in your employment contract containing your personal data being accessed during a cyber attack.
• The receptionist at your GP office verbally discloses information about your medical condition over the phone to a person who was not authorised to access it or without a lawful basis for doing so.
• Your landlord accidentally emails another one of their other tenants about your lease, and the email contains your personal details.
• Your solicitor accidentally leaves their briefcase behind on a bus. The briefcase contained paperwork regarding a claim of yours that contains your personal data. 

These are only some examples of how your personal data could be breached. You can contact our advisors today to discuss your particular case and see whether you may have a valid data breach claim.

What Are The Impacts Of A Data Breach?

A data breach can have various impacts, including mental and financial.

For example, if your home address was compromised in a data breach, not only could this cause you stress over someone knowing where you live, but you may also pay to relocate out of fear of people you don’t know showing up at your home.

Regardless of whether you have suffered mental harm, financial harm, or both, our panel of solicitors could help you. They have years of experience helping clients claim data breach compensation. Contact our advisors today to learn more.

What Should I Do After A Data Breach?

After a data breach, there are certain steps you should take, such as contacting the organisation responsible for more information regarding what personal details were compromised, how the breach happened and what they are doing to prevent a breach of a similar nature from occurring again.

Some additional steps you could take to help protect yourself from further harm include:

• Report any lost or stolen documents to the organisation that issues them.
• If you notice any unusual transactions, you should inform your bank, building society or credit card company.
• Watch out for any suspicious text messages or emails sent to you, and don’t click any links attached to them.
• Change your passwords on your accounts to protect your information from cyber criminals.

If you have any further questions about steps you could take after a personal data breach or how our data breach compensation calculator could help you, you can contact our advisory team.

How Can I Make A Data Breach Compensation Claim?

To make a data breach compensation claim, you must ensure you have enough supporting evidence for your case, as well as ensure you start your claim within the time limit.

What Evidence Will I Need To Claim Compensation After A Data Breach?

Evidence you will need to claim compensation after a data breach includes proof of the data breach, as well as the harm you suffered. Examples include:

• The notification letter or email from the organisation responsible for the breach informing you that your personal data was compromised.
• Any communication you have had with the organisation responsible for the breach regarding it.
• Your medical records detailing any psychological harm you have suffered following the data breach.
• Documentation of any financial losses the data breach has caused you to suffer, such as invoices, bank statements and payslips.
• The findings of any investigation carried out by the ICO. You must ensure you report the breach to the ICO within 3 months of your last meaningful communication with the organisation responsible for the breach; otherwise. However, not all breaches need to be reported to the ICO and they may not investigate every incident. 

How Long After A Data Breach Can I Bring A Compensation Claim?

You have up to 6 years after notification of a data breach to bring a claim. However, certain data breaches will have different time limits. One of our advisors can look at the circumstances of your claim and advise on whether you are within the limitation period. 

You don’t need to worry about gathering evidence by yourself or ensuring you start your claim within the time limit. Our panel of solicitors are here to help. 

No Win No Fee Data Breach Compensation

No Win No Fee data breach compensation claims can be made with our panel of solicitors here at Compensation Calculator UK. Our expert panel have years of experience helping their clients claim compensation for their unique data breach cases, and could help you with yours. By offering their services to you under a Conditional Fee Agreement, you can experience the following:

• Having nothing to pay for their services prior to starting work on your claim
• Not paying for their continued services as the claim is in progress
• Having no solicitor service fees to pay if the claim is unsuccessful

However, should the claim be a success, you will need to pay a success fee to the solicitor who worked on your case. This success fee will be taken directly from your compensation as a legally limited percentage.

If you have any questions about working with one of the No Win No Fee solicitors on our panel, you can contact our friendly team of advisors today. They can also help you with using our data breach compensation calculator.

Claiming For A Data Breach With Compensation Calculator UK

Our panel of solicitors here at Compensation Calculator UK could help you with claiming for a data breach. Using their years of experience, they could help you with:

• Obtaining psychological help for any mental harm you have suffered due to the personal data breach.
• Ensuring both your non-material and material damage is accounted for in your final compensation settlement.
• Handling all communication with the organisation responsible for the data breach.
• Helping you gather supporting evidence for your data breach claim, such as your financial and medical records.
• Explaining each step of the claiming process as you approach it, so you are aware of how your claim is doing.

Contact Our Advisors To Make A Claim

Contact our advisors today to make a claim for data breach compensation. They can offer you free advice for your case, answer any questions you may have about using our data breach compensation calculator, and could also connect you with a No Win No Fee solicitor from our panel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Below, we answer some frequently asked questions regarding data breach claims.

How Much Compensation Can I Get For A Data Breach In The UK?

How much compensation you could get for a data breach in the UK will depend on what mental and/or financial harm you have suffered. For example, according to the JCG you could potentially receive between £72,440 to £152,900 for severe psychiatric damage.

Can I Claim Compensation Without Financial Loss?

Yes, you can still claim compensation for the mental harm you have suffered due to a data breach without having suffered any financial loss.

Do I Need Evidence To Use A Data Breach Compensation Calculator?

You won’t necessarily need evidence to use a data breach compensation calculator, but you will need to know what mental harm you are suffering, the severity of it, and how long ago the data breach took place.

Can I Claim For Emotional Distress After A Data Breach?

Yes, you can claim for emotional distress after a data breach, but you will need evidence of it, such as your medical records.

Will Making A Data Breach Claim Cost Me Anything?

Technically, starting a data breach claim won’t cost you anything; there may be some fees you need to pay during the course of your claim. But if you work with one of the No Win No Fee solicitors on our panel, you will not need to pay them for their services unless your claim is successful.

How Long Does A Data Breach Claim Take?

How long a data breach claim will take to settle will vary from case ot case, depending on the factors on which the case is built on, such as evidence available and whether the organisation responsible for the breach is denying liability.

Learn More

Learn more about other types of claims we could help you with:

• Learn how we could help with personal injury claims.
• Advice on using our medical negligence compensation calculator.
• Our guide on our criminal injury compensation calculator.

Some useful external resources:

• Guidance for individuals and families on data breaches from the National Cyber Security Centre
• Report a data breach to the ICO.
• A list of mental health conditions from the NHS.

Thank you for reading our guide on using our data breach compensation calculator. Contact us today to discuss your claim.