More than 5 million people in the UK could be entitled to compensation from Google if a class action against the internet giant for allegedly harvesting personal data is successful. A group led by the former executive director of consumer body Which?, Richard Lloyd, and advised by City law firm Mishcon de Reya claims Google unlawfully collected […]
Read MoreMorrisons found liable for staff data leak in landmark ruling
Morrisons has been found liable for a former employee leaking personal information about nearly 100,000 members of staff in a landmark case which could prompt companies to limit workers’ access to data. The ruling opens the way to potential compensation for the workers, although the supermarket chain said it would appeal against the judgment. In the […]
Read MoreCobs breach doesn’t justify compensation: Judge
A Court of Appeal ruling could give advisers a reprieve from an offensive tactic commonly used by claims management companies. Breaching the regulator’s Conduct of Business rules does not give rise to a compensation claim if the investment is suitable, a Judge reminded a court in a judgement passed earlier this year. In a judgement […]
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