Select Page

Are you one of the 400,000 Customers who were affected by the British Airways data breach?

Published: 23 Oct, 2020
Author: Ritika
Read Time: < 1 min

If you did, your personal data may have been compromised in the British Airways breach that affected over 400,000 customers. The €22 million fine highlights the ongoing impact of poor data security decisions.

Table of Contents
2
3

Did you travel from Dublin to London 2 years ago?

It is Alleged that the common Airway provider British Airways have been fined €22 million for a data breach which is seen to have an affect on 400,000 customers. The Breach took place in 2018 yet the affects are still very visible. The breach affected both Personal and Credit card data.

The incident took place when BA was made aware of it by a security researcher and then ultimately notified the ICO. The ICO said “its investigators found BA should have identified weaknesses in its security which would have prevented the data breach”, therefore resulting in the largest data breach fine given by the ICO. This shows the severity of the data breach to the Irish Population.

The data stolen included log in, payment card, travel booking details as well as name and address information.

In more recent times, the government gives tools to encourage businesses to make better decisions about individuals data and up to date investigation is needed to insure this doesn’t happen again. It is evident that when organizations take poor decisions around personal data, it has a strong impact on Irish people’s lives.

BA said in a recent statement that “We are pleased the ICO recognizes that we have made considerable improvements to? The security of our systems since the attack and that we fully co-operated with its investigation”.

If you think you were affected and have concerns over the matter, you can contact us to see how we can help.

 

Author

  • Ritika Tiwari is a Digital Marketing Executive based in Dublin with over four years of experience in digital marketing, branding, and social media strategy. She began exploring the marketing industry at the age of 17 and has since developed expertise in content creation, social media campaigns, lead generation, and digital storytelling.

Litigation FAQ's

Why would you need a Litigation Solicitor?

Disagreements and disputes are a part of life, but when you are unable to resolve them on your own, you may need the help of a litigation solicitor. Situations where you might need legal advice are:

  • Personal Injuries
  • Breach of Contract Disputes
  • Boundary Disagreements
  • Family Issues
  • Professional Negligence & Defamation

What do Litigation Solicitors do?

To help resolve a dispute, a solicitor often needs time to;

  • Explore the facts and figures
  • Undertake Research
  • Obtain Documentation
  • Test the strength of each side’s legal case.

If the opposing side is unwilling to settle on terms the client will accept, the only option might be to take the matter to court to be heard by a judge.

Litigation solicitors will:

  1. Manage disclosure & drafting witness statements
  2. Compile all the paperwork required by the courts throughout proceedings, from pre-trial preparation to delivery of a judgment.

What are the three Dispute Resolutions?

Sometimes disputes can be resolved without the expense and time of going to court. There are three methods commonly used to resolve disputes: negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.

Are Disputes & Litigation not the same thing?

Litigation and disputes are quite similar in meaning

Disputes can be resolved through informal negotiations, discussions, or alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation or arbitration, without involving the formal legal process.

Litigation is a specific legal process that arises when parties involved in a dispute cannot resolve their issues through negotiation or alternative methods and must take their matter to court.

Got Questions? We’re Here to Help!

If you have concerns or would like to understand your eligibility,get in touch with our expert team for advice [email protected]

Don’t forget to share this post!

Very helpful and always on hand to help, from my first email I was very impressed with the level of service provided, Jessica and Sinead where always very helpful and kept me updated on progress, I would definitely have no hesitation in recommending Gibson & Associates to Family and Friends.
Anthony Kimmins

Highly recommend Gibson & Associates. Professional, helpful, friendly staff. Jessica is a pleasure to deal with. Thanks for everything. Rachel Mulrooney

Recommendation for Gibson and Associates
The company was alway responsive throughout the process and clear with regard to the guidance they provided me. The staff was knowledgeable and courteous.
Kathleen Ohalloran

We used Gibson and Associates, which provided an excellent service. They were extremely professional and very personable, clearly explaining the process every step of the way. I would highly recommend this firm.
Michelle Sheehan

You May Also Like…

Defamation and Your Rights: How to Protect Your Reputation

Defamation and Your Rights: How to Protect Your Reputation

Protect Your Reputation from Defamation in Ireland
False statements can seriously damage your reputation—especially online. Learn how Irish defamation law protects you, what to do if you’ve been targeted, and how to take legal action with expert help from Gibson & Associates LLP.